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10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
How Lunar Eclipses Work
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A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes within Earth's shadow. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and the different types of lunar eclipse.
5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher
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Plato called him a "Socrates gone mad." Others nicknamed him "the Dog." Yet there was a method to his madness as he barked hilarious takedowns at passersby. Here are a few of them.
Can You Identify All of These Ancient Disasters?
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The world has been hit with many disasters throughout history, many of which affected the people of the ancient world. Do you think you remember them all? Take the quiz to see if you can weather the storm!
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor
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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.
The Largest Desert in the World Isn't the Sahara
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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.
How Digital Matte Painters Work
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Digital matte painters make some of your favorite movies come to life. Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about digital matte painters.
How to Play Checkers
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Want to know how to play checkers? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to play checkers.