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How Old Is Google?
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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.
How Private Investigators Work
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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.
Can scientists clone dinosaurs?
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Dinosaur cloning was first popularized in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' Read about the science of cloning dinosaurs and where we might find dinosaur DNA.
How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
How the Hyperloop Works
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Ready for a fifth mode of transportation? Elon Musk is. He's sketched out a proposal for a nearly supersonic transportation system that could shoot you from San Francisco to Los Angeles faster than you can watch an episode of "Game of Thrones."
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
How do scientists know what's inside dinosaur eggs?
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How do scientists know what's inside dinosaur eggs? Learn about the techniques used by scientists to examine the fossilized remains of dinosaur embryos.
Can Genealogy Sites Use Your DNA However They Want?
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Critics worry that when you send your DNA to Ancestry.com for personal analysis it can be used for other purposes. HowStuffWorks checks out whether these fears are warranted.
'More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters': Meet Lucy Parsons, Unsung Heroine of the Labor Movement
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This Labor Day, Emilie and Bridget from Stuff Mom Never Told You look at women in the American labor movement, including Lucy Parsons.