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How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer
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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
How The Thing Works
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The Thing is a cultural icon that just won't die. Learn more about the creature from the classic 1950s sci-fi flick The Thing.
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Overview
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. Learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at HowStuffWorks.
Maserati Sports Cars
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Maserati made the transition from competition cars to luxury personal vehicles after World War II. Learn more about Maserati sports cars.
Newcastle Funnel-web: Just 1 of 3 Deadly Sydney Funnel-web Spiders
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If you think you've seen a funnel-web spider before, think again. The Newcastle funnel-web isn't just a bigger version of the spiders you've heard about from Sydney. It's Atrax christenseni, a newly identified species that's separate from the classic Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus.
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
What Causes Stockholm Syndrome?
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Stockholm syndrome is a phenomenon in which victims of trauma or kidnapping sympathize with their captors. Learn how Stockholm Syndrome got its name.
How Molecular Gastronomy Works
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Molecular gastronomy is the art and science of selecting, preparing, serving and enjoying food. Learn about molecular gastronomy at HowStuffWorks.