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How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
The Most Haunted Places in Michigan: Paranormal Hotspots to Explore
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Discover the most haunted places in Michigan, from eerie asylums to ghostly hotels. Explore real paranormal hotspots and chilling legends across the state.
Is San Antonio’s Haunted Hotel History Real? Unveiling Ghost Stories & Legends
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Explore the most haunted hotels in San Antonio, where ghostly legends, eerie encounters, and chilling history make for a spine-tingling stay.
How Plasma Rockets Work
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Imagine if we could get to Mars in 40 days instead of seven months! It could happen if we used plasma rockets, which travel at 34 miles per second. But how do we make this a reality?
How Battleship Works
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How did marketing turn Battleship -- a WWI pen-and-paper pastime -- into the lucrative empire that it is today? Read more about Battleship at HowStuffWorks.
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Music Clouds Work
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Thanks to music clouds, you can access enormous libraries of music virtually anywhere you can get Internet access. Learn all about music clouds.
10 Must-haves in a Storm Survival Kit
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Don't wait until there are storms in the forecast to get prepared. Gather the 10 must-have items for your storm survival kit now.
How Efflorescence Works
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Even Michelangelo had to deal with efflorescence -- white deposits that appear on masonry -- while painting the Sistine Chapel. What causes this unsightly problem, and how can you address it if it shows up on the surfaces of your home?
7 Famous Folks Who Were Also Doctors
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These folks abandoned their medical careers to get involved in other lines of work and make their names.