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Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
Will Drinking Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?
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Does coffee really stunt your growth? Get the science behind the old wives' tale and learn whether coffee can really stunt a child's growth.
Why are demons blamed for sleep paralysis?
Why does the experience of sleep paralysis often summon explanations of demonic visitations? Visit the place where dreams and reality overlap, and where science and myth attempt to interpret our hallucinations.
What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change
Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?
Who were Batman's parents?
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Batman's parents were some of the most famous and revered residents of Gotham City. Learn about the history of Batman's parents and who Batman's parents were.
10 Worst Things Ever to Happen at Christmas
The Holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but sometimes it isn't. Check out some of the worst things to ever happen on Christmas at HowStuffWorks.
How the DHARMA Initiative Works
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If you're a big fan of "Lost," you're probably full of theories about the DHARMA Initiative. Learn about the DHARMA Initiative history and theories.
How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out
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The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.