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How Odometers Work
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Mechanical odometers have been counting the miles for centuries. Although they are a dying breed, they are incredibly cool inside. Learn how this simple device tracks distance and find out about digital odometers.
How THX Works
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When you see the THX logo splashed across a movie screen, you know you're in for an audio feast. But what does that logo mean? Find out what THX is and why it improves your movie experience.
How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
Why do loud noises cause your ears to ring?
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Ringing in ears occurs when noises louder than shouting damage parts of our inner ears. Find out more about why your ears ring at HowStuffWorks.
Are meerkats immune to poison?
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Meerkats immune to poison aren't rare in the Kalahari Desert -- they've evolved to resist snake and scorpion venom. Read about the meerkats immunity.
The Reagan Administration
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The Reagan administration played a big role in modern American history. Learn more about the Reagan administration at HowStuffWorks.
Blue Cohosh: Herbal Remedies
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Blue cohosh is used in herbal remedies for painful or spotty periods, and as a childbirth aid. Learn how, and check out a recipe for blue cohosh tea.
How to Remove Milk and Cream Stains
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Milk and cream stains. There's no use crying over them. But there is a use for stain removal tips to remove sticky, caked-on stains when they become unmanageable. Learn to remove milk and cream stains.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
Why are eels slippery?
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Eel skin is slippery for a reason. The slime layer helps it to slither through tight spaces and protects it from parasites. Learn why eels are slippery.