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How 'Savant Syndrome' Makes Some People, and Their Brains, Extraordinary

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Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain unexplained extraordinary abilities.

5 of Earth's Highest Deserts

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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.

How Many Calories Will the Tour de France Winner Burn?

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The winner of the Tour de France has to eat constantly to generate enough energy to complete all 21 stages of the grueling race. But just how many calories will the winner burn in the end?

Charlie Watts, Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80

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The Rolling Stones drummer infused one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands with a ton of rock and a lot of jazz. His death today leaves a huge hole in rock music.

How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Now Roam Wild in Colombia Rivers

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Hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar now haunt Colombian rivers after escaping from captivity. Learn more from HowStuffWorks.

Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have

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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.

Should Nature Have the Right to Sue in Court?

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How can the legal system protect the environment? Learn more about a suit calling for legal standing for Mother Nature in this HowStuffWorks article.

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