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How the Army Rangers Work
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The Army Rangers can be traced back to pre-Revolution colonial times. Read about the Army Rangers and find out why the Army Rangers were first organized.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
What is the technology behind the magnetic air car?
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What is the technology behind the magnetic air car? Keep reading to learn about the technology behind the magnetic air car.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How Stratego Works
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Like chess but sneakier, Stratego is a gambit of wits and strategy. So how do you play -- and what does 19th century France have to do with it?
How do reindeer find enough food in the tundra?
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Reindeer find food in the form of mosses, shrubs, and lichens -- a cross between algae and fungus. Learn how reindeer find food in the frozen tundra.
How Soccer Powerhouse FC Barcelona Became a Symbol of Catalan Pride
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HowStuffWorks looks at FC Barcelona, whose motto 'More than a club' symbolizes its allegiance to the Catalan cause.
12 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds Based on Dog Bite Injury Rates
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When identifying the most dangerous dog breeds, it's important to rely on numbers and statistics rather than stereotypes. All dogs can become aggressive if not trained or treated properly, but certain breeds tend to be more frequently involved in serious dog attacks and even human fatalities.
From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
Cat Declawing: The Painful Truth
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HowStuffWorks examines the practice of cat declawing, a procedure that causes pain for the animal and is, in most cases, unnecessary.