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10 of History's Happiest Accidents
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Where would we be without the accidental discoveries of beer, penicillin or Popsicles? Here is HowStuffWorks' list of history's happiest accidents.
How Van de Graaff Generators Work
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Van de Graaff generators are famous for producing static electricity. Learn about Van de Graaff generators and find out why Van de Graaff generators were invented.
How Isaac Newton Worked
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Isaac Newton is one of the most important contributors to the field of science. Learn about the life of Isaac Newton.
How the Periodic Table Works
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The periodic table currently organizes more than 100 named elements and several unnamed ones. Learn about the periodic table.
How Lightning Works
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Lightning is an incredible force of nature. And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems. Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes.
What if a black hole formed near our solar system?
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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?
How Will We Colonize Other Planets?
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We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?
18 DC Superheroes Who Are Insanely Overpowered
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With more superhero movies and TV shows coming out than ever before, it's easy to forget the profusion of superheroes who have yet to make live-action appearances. The DC Universe is positively bristling with superpowered heroes, and while any superpower is probably better than none, it's hard to deny that some are simply better than [...] The post 18 DC Superheroes Who Are Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.
How are crystals made?
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From the Hope diamond to the shiny bits in instant coffee, crystals have always held the power to fascinate us humans. Are they more than just a bunch of pretty facets?
10 Animals With Better Jobs Than You
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Hate to say it, but some animals have far more interesting jobs - and more lucrative - than yours. Learn about these lucky 'dogs' at HowStuffWorks.