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How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
Can You Name These Sitcoms If We Give You 3 Characters?
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Situation comedies are a staple of American television. They hit our hearts and our funny bones at the same time. TV fans across the country are ready to take this quiz. Are you?
8 Super Cool Genetic Mutations Found In Humans
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Genetic mutations are the instrument by which nature adds new variations to life. If the mutations give rise to advantageous traits, they get passed down through successive generations and can spread throughout the entire population of a species. Evolution just wouldn't be possible without mutations springing up now and again to bestow new attributes on [...] The post 8 Super Cool Genetic Mutations Found In Humans appeared first on Goliath.
Chainsaws Were Originally Invented to Help With Childbirth
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If you think chainsaws were first invented to take down a swath of trees, think again. The real story is much more cringe-worthy and involves cutting bones during childbirth.
How Cells Work
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The human body is composed of about 10 trillion cells. Everything from reproduction to infections to repairing a broken bone happens down at the cellular level. Find out all about cells.
How Corsets Work
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Corsets are notorious for discomfort. What are they? Who wears them? And why would they? Read all about corsets at HowStuffWorks.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?
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When your computer issues a low ink warning, do you find ways to keep printing until it's bone-dry? Find out how your computer calculates ink level.
How Do Jellyfish Eat Without Teeth?
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They have no brains, no bones, and no backstories. Yet somehow, jellyfish are among the ocean's most successful survivors. So, how do jellyfish eat? The answer is all about stings, tentacles, and some very sneaky arms.