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Sistine Chapel Art Hides Secret Female Anatomy Symbols, Claims New Analysis

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Did Michelangelo hide symbols for human genitals in the Sistine Chapel artwork? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change

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Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?

How Maps Work

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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.

Why Is the Sky Blue?

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We've all probably looked up and wondered why the sky is blue instead of, say, brown. The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun.

Is Virgo a Water Sign? Everything You Need to Know About Its Element

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Is Virgo a water sign? Learn the truth about Virgo's elemental identity, its earth sign characteristics, and why it’s often confused with water signs.

How is carbon dioxide eliminated aboard a spacecraft?

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To get carbon dioxide eliminated aboard a spacecraft you need a system similar to SCUBA. Learn about carbon dioxide elimination.

How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

Dracula Ant Is 5,000 Times Faster Than the Blink of an Eye

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Think a tiny ant can't pack a punch? Wrong. HowStuffWork looks at the Dracula ant and how it subdues its prey so fast, they never know it's coming.

10 Best Roofing Materials for Warmer Climates

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The first real line of defense against the heat is a building's roof. And some materials are better than others -- especially in hot climates. See which ones are best at keeping the heat at bay.

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