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Where did the moon come from?
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The origin of the moon is explained in this article. Learn about the origin of the moon.
What Is Gravity?
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Gravity is the force that causes two particles to pull towards each other. Learn about gravity and find out how Newton and Einstein explain gravity.
Why Conspiracy Theorists Are Obsessed With CERN
CERN's work has been groundbreaking to say the least, but conspiracy theories run rampant about the potential disasters it could cause, too.
Did Humans Evolve From Monkeys? Human Evolution Explained
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Since Charles Darwin published the theory of evolution by means of natural selection, myths and misinterpretations have eroded public understanding of his ideas. Ready to take another look at one of the related questions that just won't die?
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
Can You Pass This Basic Middle School Science Quiz?
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Middle school science is no joke; they start giving you the super-hard science then. Why not see how well you can do on a middle school science test? Grab your pencil and take the quiz!
Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory
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Delve into Freud's Oedipus complex, a theory suggesting children experience unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.