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10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
10 Classic Toys That Could Kill You
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You probably know of a fun toy that also caused serious injuries, even death. Learn about 10 classic toys that could kill you at HowStuffWorks.
10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed
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When people leak knowledge of illicit or immoral activities, they're thrust onto the world stage. Here are 10 whistleblowers who made big waves.
How HeLa Cells Work
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While HeLa cells have been star players in medical research for decades, the woman behind them remained in the shadows for years. Discover the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells in this article.
10 Misconceptions About the Flu
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What are some misconceptions about the flu? Learn about 10 common misconceptions about the flu.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
Can You Name These Famous Cars Without Their Logos?
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Speed, class and sex appeal aren't the only things these cars have in common. They also happen to be some of the only vehicles that can claim Hollywood fame, exclusive availability and being so fast it's sometimes illegal for the road. Take this Pagani Zonda for example, it's not street legal but it does look good in a driveway. And the other one ... wait a minute, YOU'RE supposed to answer that!
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
How Baleen Whales Work
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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.