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How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
How Midwives Work
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Midwives have existed as long as babies have been born. Read about the midwife job and what exactly midwives do.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
10 Fastest Cars in the World
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Is your favorite exotic car fast enough to make our 10 Fastest Cars in the World list? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
10 Completely Wrong Sayings About Animals
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Ever been told you're as stubborn as a mule or blind as a bat? It might have been an unintended compliment. Many common sayings about animals are really off the mark.
10 Fascinating Facts About Flatus
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Flatulence is funny, but there's actually some interesting stuff going on in your body to cause it. Learn some facts about flatus at HowStuffWorks.