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Is 'Jim Wilson' Airline Code for a Dead Body on a Plane?
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Is 'Jim Wilson' really a code name airlines use to refer to a corpse being transported on a plane? Or just an urban myth?
How Did You Die in a Past Life?
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Quite often we didn't die in our past lives in a blaze of glory like we'd prefer to think. Sometimes, we died in strange and unusual ways! How did you go out in a past life? You know you need to know!
Heron vs. Crane: A Comparison of Long-legged Birds
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The heron vs. crane debate might sound like something only birdwatchers care about, but knowing the difference is key for anyone who loves wildlife or spends time near wetlands.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
10 Careers for People Who Can't Sit Still
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10 careers for people who can't sit still are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 10 careers for people who can't sit still.
5 Ways to Stay Safe in a Mass Shooting
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We don't expect to ever be in a mass shooting, but assuming the worst can happen is the first step to being prepared. Find out more at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History
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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
10 Pieces of Disaster Safety Advice You Should Ignore
There are certain steps you should take to protect yourself, your family and your home during a disaster. These are not those steps.
How Does a Silencer Work?
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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?