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10 Best Roofing Materials for Warmer Climates
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The first real line of defense against the heat is a building's roof. And some materials are better than others -- especially in hot climates. See which ones are best at keeping the heat at bay.
Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
Are married couples genetically similar?
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Do birds of a feather flock together? When it comes to marriage they often do. Check it out just how similar are spouses at HowStuffWorks.
Could we clone our organs to be used in a transplant?
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Cloned organ transplants might seem impossible, but researchers are working on it. Learn how cloned organ transplants might help those who need donors.
How Creationism Works
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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.
Do opposites really attract?
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Do opposites attract? Plenty of movies and books seem to think so -- but is there is there a science to these stories? Learn if opposites attract.
Why Legos Have Stood the Test of Time
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Today's Lego bricks aren't what you grew up with. HowStuffWorks looks at how the toy has changed and how it teaches kids science, math and reasoning.
Bronze Age Burial Sites Suggest Women Spread Culture More Than Men
In ancient central Europe, how did culture spread among groups? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Research Confirms It: We Really Are Getting Dumber
A new study shows that IQ levels have been falling since 1975, reversing a 20th-century trend.