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Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Kind of Magic Are You?
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Magic is an art as old as language. Humanity has given birth to dozens of forms of magic, each with a unique cultural twist. Your actions determine what kind of magic you are. But which is it?
5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
10 Features We Want to See in Self-driving Cars
There's a new world of self-driving automotive technology coming in the next decade. Learn about the future of self-driving cars at HowStuffWorks.
How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?
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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.
Can a Country Leave the United Nations?
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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Japan Celebrates 20-Year-Olds With Massive Annual Party
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What is Japan's Seijin-no-Hi holiday? Learn more about Coming-of-Age Day in Japan in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.