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If We Show You a Fossil, Can You Figure Out What Living Thing It Used to Be?
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Don't let those incredible dinosaur skeletons in the museum fool you -- the fossils of living things don't always look exactly like that person, plant or animal did while alive. See how many you can identify with this quiz!
How VO2 Max Works
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VO2 max is something that every triathlete should know. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about VO2 max.
10 Real Events That Sound Just Like Horror Movies
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Real-life events are sometimes just as scary as horror films. Learn about 10 true horrors at HowStuffWorks.
Why Did the T. Rex Have Such Puny Arms?
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Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant predator that roamed the earth, so why did it have such tiny arms?
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists
HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking
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The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.
Compression Wear Is Key to Sports and Surgical Recovery
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Compression socks, sleeves and other garments are worn by both patients and athletes to help enhance their performance and improve their post-op recovery. But do they work?
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
10 Nobel Laureates Whose Work Changed the World
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Sure, Nobel Prize winners get money, a medal and bragging rights, but the rest of us often benefit from their accomplishments, too. Meet 10 of these game-changing people.