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Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Hero
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One of the three-man crew of Apollo 11, the mission that first set foot on the moon, Michael Collins was a true American hero.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
4 Ways to Experience Outer Space Right Here on Earth
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his brother plan to blast into space next month. But even if you're not related to a billionaire, you can still experience the fun of space at a 'down-to-Earth' price.
Scientists Discover Something Mind-blowing About How Usain Bolt Runs
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What is unique about the way Usain Bolt runs? Learn more about a new scientific study of Usain Bolt's stride in this HowStuffWorks artlcle.
Squirrels Actually Organize Their Nut Hoard — Here's Why
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Fall is in full swing and that means squirrels are busy hoarding nuts for winter. So how do they remember where they buried them?
Aldebaran: The Brightest Star in the Constellation Taurus
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Aldebaran is not just the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, it's also the 14th brightest star in the sky.
Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator
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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.
What is the world's fastest supercomputer used for?
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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.
Is It a Zebra? A Giraffe? No, It's an Okapi
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The okapi may look like a zebra-horse combo, but its closest relative is the giraffe. Here are nine fascinating facts about this curious creature.