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Centrioles: You Can't Divide Cells Without Them
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Centrioles are spindles that create the pathways for chromosomes to follow during cell division.
Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?
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Have you ever wondered why people knock on wood for luck? Like many superstitions, the answer goes back as far as pagan rituals.
How Liquid Body Armor Works
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One of the newest types of body armor is both flexible and lightweight. Learn whyliquid body armor has the potential to be a good replacement for or supplement to bulkier vests.
How Valentine's Day Works
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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.
Can You Match the Picture to Where in the World It Was Taken?
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We've gathered a picture collection just for you! Score big by matching the images that you see to the names of major destinations from around the globe. Lucky for you, you don't need a plane, train or boat ticket to make this fun trek. Take your picture journey now!
How Hula Hoops Work
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Where did hula hoops come from and how did they get so popular? Read about the origins of hula hoops at HowStuffWorks.
Cersei Lannister, Killmonger and 4 Other Antagonists We Love To Hate
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Antagonists. We need them to balance the protagonists of our stories. Because, really, what kind of world would it be if we all just got along?
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
13 Types of Bread: Challah, Sourdough, Rye and More
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Somewhere between toast for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch, we’ve all met our match in bread. From pillowy pita to crusty sourdough, bread is the universal sidekick, taking on roles as a scoop or sponge. And with so many types of bread out there, there's truly a loaf to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.