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How the NASA Space Food Research Lab Works
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The NASA Space Food Research Lab develops all of the food used on NASA missions. Learn about the NASA Space Food Research Lab and space food.
How Much of Our Brain Do We Use? Debunking the Myth
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It doesn't exactly seem like something the human body would do, let a large portion of itself go to complete waste. Is it true that most of your brain is on permanent hiatus?
10 Food-based Traditions from the American South
Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.
10 Hispanic Scientists You Should Know
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He built President Eisenhower an indoor golf-training machine, analyzed the Zapruder film and searched for an Egyptian pyramid's treasure chamber using cosmic rays. Aren't you dying to meet this wide-ranging scientist?
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hybrid Battery?
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Hybrid battery cost depends on the model plus several other factors. Find out how much it costs to replace a hybrid battery pack.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.
How Thermal Imaging Works
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Thermal cameras take photos of heat, rather than visible light. Find out how temperature is captured as an image.
10 TV Moments That Changed the World
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There have been some amazing TV moments that changed the world. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 10 TV moments that changed the world.
Velociraptor Wasn't the Big, Scary Monster From the Movies
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The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.