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How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
How Braille Works
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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.
How Trend Forecasters Work
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Trend forecasters make educated guesses about what the future holds. Is this the job for you? Learn more about what it takes to be a trend forecaster.
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
Top 10 April Fools' Day Pranks
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April Fools' Day is a day for pranks, shenanigans and general tomfoolery. Check out HowStuffWorks' top 10 April Fools' Day pranks.
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
How Lunar Landings Work
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People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
How Internet Folklore Works
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Cryptic chain emails started the Internet folklore phenomenon, but now there are some deeper cuts. Learn all about internet folklore at HowStuffWorks.
Autism Causes
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Autism is caused by abnormalities that exist in the brain structures or functions. Learn more autism causes at Discovery Health.
Can humans live forever?
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Can humans live forever, or will we always be stuck to a set lifespan? Find out if humans can live forever in this article from HowStuffWorks.