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How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked

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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.

How Elon Musk Works

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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?

10 Rights the First Amendment Absolutely Does Not Grant

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Here are 10 rights the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant, contrary to popular belief, from HowStuffWorks.

The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)

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Back in 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the world to the six founding members of the X-Men, comprised of Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Roughly twelve years later, the popularity surrounding the superhero team had grown exponentially. This led Lee and Kirby to introduce twelve new mutants to the franchise, [...] The post The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.

Is it bad to cut your cuticles?

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Is it bad to cut your cuticles? Learn about the purpose of cuticles and whether or not it is bad to cut your cuticles.

Why do you have two lungs but only one heart?

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The two lungs-one heart system evolved because that was all we needed to survive. Learn more about the evolution of the two lungs-one heart system.

Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium

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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.

Why is concrete fire resistant?

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When you see a fire burning buildings on TV, do you ever wonder why some remain standing and others fold? Concrete has a lot to do with it.

Why Do People Eat Dirt?

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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.

Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties

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Metallurgy involves studying how metals behave and using that understanding to manipulate and shape them into various forms.

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