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10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
Can laughter cure illness?
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Can laughter cure illness? Find out if laughter can cure illness at HowStuffWorks.
How the Space Launch System Will Work
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Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth.
Nutrition Quiz: Myth or Fact?
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Everyone has opinions about what foods are good and bad for you, but do you know where science stands? Put your nutrition knowledge to the test with this tasty quiz!
How Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) Engines Work
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of opposed piston opposed cylinder engines? Read about OPOC engines at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This Renaissance History Quiz?
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The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and some of the most talented people who have ever lived. If you think you know the people, places and things that influenced the time, then it's your time to shine. Take the quiz to show your stuff!
How Cats Work
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Statistically speaking, cats are America's most popular pet. Check out this article and learn all about cats, cat anatomy, cat behavior and more.
How Roller Coasters Work
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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.
How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?
Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?
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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.