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How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?
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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.
Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death?
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Columnist and investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen covered numerous big stories from the 1940s through the 1960s. But her death by overdose in 1965 while investigating the John F. Kennedy assassination remains a subject of controversy.
5 Bits of Intel From the Final 'Rogue One' Trailer
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'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' is the first standalone film to come from the saga, and the latest trailer offered a lot of surprises.
Ridiculous History: When an X-wing Pilot Was Questioned After Kennedy's Assassination
William Hootkins was an actor who appeared in 'Star Wars' and other films, but did you know he was questioned after Kennedy's assassination?
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
Do celebrities really die in threes?
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You know what they say -- deaths come in threes, especially celebrity deaths. But is it true, learn about the celebrity death myth at HowStuffWorks.
Death Toll: The Movie Body Count Quiz
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Think you can survive to the end of HowStuffWork's body count quiz? There's only one way to find out: Take it!
How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
How Holographic Versatile Discs Work
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Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how the holographic versatile disc (HVD) has improved upon previous methods of holographic storage.
How Lightsabers Work
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Lightsabers are more useful in our everyday lives than you may think. From the blade arc tip to the handgrip, learn all about the Jedi's weapon of choice and its various domestic applications.