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Will the U.S. Ever End Its Dependence on Foreign Oil?

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The United States is the world's top producer of oil, but it still depends on foreign countries for millions of barrels, as well. Will there ever be a time when the U.S. is totally independent when it comes to oil production?

Quetzalcoatl: A Feathered Serpent Deity of Mesoamerica

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In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples, one deity held a central place in religious belief and cultural imagination: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.

How the Ladybug Folds Its Giant Wings

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Researchers have captured the secret to how ladybugs tuck in their ginormous wings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?

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The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?

How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?

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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.

How to Landscape with Different Soil Types

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Landscaping and soil types are very much related because they influence one another. Learn more about landscaping and soil types at HowStuffWorks.

What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?

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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?

The Plant Quiz

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Every species and category of plant we can come across is vastly unique from one another, and their function in the world is even more distinctive. Can you ace this quiz on the differences and intricacies within the plant world?

How Wheel Chocks Work

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Wheel chocks are an important piece of safety equipment in any towing vehicle. Learn all about wheel chocks at HowStuffWorks.

1946 Beechcraft Plainsman Concept Car

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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.

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