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What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?
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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.
Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?
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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.
Insane Speed Records Are Broken at Bonneville Salt Flats
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World speed records are set and broken at the Bonneville Salt Flats every year. What makes the area so conducive to speed? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?
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During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?
How Recessions Work
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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.
How will landing on Mars work?
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Landing on Mars will be one of the most dangerous and rewarding space missions. Learn how landing on Mars will further our understanding of space.