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What Is Your Psychological Age?
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They say that you're only as old as you feel, but perhaps it's more accurate to say you're only as old as you think. In this quiz, find out just how youthful your mental processes are.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
Oleander Is a Poisonous Plant, Not a Cure for COVID-19
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Despite being pretty in pink, oleander is a highly poisonous plant. And now it's being touted as a cure for COVID-19. We'll break down the facts from fiction.
What Is Augmented Reality?
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Augmented reality is explained in this article. Learn about augmented reality.
10 Cool Things About Carl Sagan
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He is famous for a phrase he never said, for wearing turtlenecks and for hosting the original 'Cosmos' TV series. As enthusiastic about the stars as he was about marijuana, Carl Sagan led a very surprising life.
How Movie Producers Work
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Movie producers may appear to have glamorous jobs, but it can be anything but. Learn more about movie producers at HowStuffWorks.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
How Space Elevators Will Work
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Space elevators are explained in this article. Learn about space elevators.
How Becoming a Movie Director Works
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Do you want to be the next big movie director? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn about how becoming a movie director works.
2008 in Pictures
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The year 2008 in pictures includes everything from newsmakers like Robert Mugabe and Michael Phelps to events like the Myanmar cyclone. See 2008 in pictures.