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The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine
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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.
How Air Taxis Will Work
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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.
How the Ladybug Folds Its Giant Wings
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Researchers have captured the secret to how ladybugs tuck in their ginormous wings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a PC?
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PCs are now used by almost everyone in some aspect of daily life. So what's going on inside that PC tower or laptop case? We'll explain the components.
How have NASA space helmets changed optics?
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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.
Genetics at Work Pictures
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Our ultimate gene pictures show how our genes work. Check out our ultimate gene pictures to see how they operate.
'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy
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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.
Ghostly, Adorable Dumbo Octopus Spotted by Deep Sea Rover
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HowStuffWorks shines a light into the deep ocean to look at the Dumbo octopus.
Is there life after death?
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Is there life after death? Most of us have pondered this question. See research and studies on life after death at HowStuffWorks.
Is swearing at work a good thing?
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Swearing at work may actually be a good thing, according to recent research, because it reduces stress. Learn about the benefits of swearing at work.