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The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness
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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
During the late summer months, fruit flies can become the bane of your existence. Here are some great tips for controlling and, ultimately, eradicating them from your kitchen.
Does the U.S. President Have to Live in the White House?
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What if a president's personal digs are nicer than the presidential ones? What happens then? Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Doesn't the First Lady Get Paid?
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First ladies have traditionally played significant roles at the White House. HowStuffWorks breaks down their duties and why they do it all for free.
Hummingbirds: What to Feed Them and a Springtime Q&A
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Hummingbirds are one of nature's marvels. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these amazing birds.
A List of Demons Showing 25 Ways to Wreak Havoc on Mankind
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They go by many names. Some are symbols of destruction, others twisted forms of ancient gods, and a few look suspiciously like medieval nobles on a really bad day. Whatever you call them, this list of demons captures a lot of fear, folklore, and theology.
How SpaceShipOne Works
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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.
How Aerodynamics Work
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Aerodynamics is the study of how air resistance and drag affect an object. Read this article to learn how aerodynamics is used in car design.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
Euonymus, Burning Bush
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Burning bush, or euonymous, is a shrub known for its fiery color. This adaptable plant has yellow flowers and red berries. Learn about this shrub.