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10 Sci-fi Gadgets We Wish Actually Existed
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Sci-fi gadgets represent some amazing inventions, if only in fiction. Take a look at 10 sci-fi gadgets that we'd love to get our hands on.
9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures
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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.
What Is the Longest Living Animal? From Tortoises to Whales
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Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to the ripe age of 122, witnessed incredible milestones in human history, from the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower to the advent of the internet. Her long life, spanning well over a century, is a testament to human resilience and longevity.
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories
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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.
How Shaving Works
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Shaving is a ritual that a large percentage of men partake in on a daily basis. Find out how and why shaving is so important.
What Age Is Your Inner Soul?
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Some people are wise beyond their years, some people are kids at heart and some folks are always at the edge of 17. Let's count the candles on your inner soul's cake and see where it's at!
How Astronauts Work
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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.