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Pygmy Goats Angling to Take Dog's Place as 'Man's Best Friend'

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Sure, they're adorable. And they're apparently into yoga. But could they really edge out the dog as our favorite pet?

Why do the eyes in paintings seem to follow you sometimes?

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The eyes in paintings, such as the Mona Lisa, seem to follow you wherever you go, but what causes this? Learn about the eyes in paintings.

Why Was Cereal Invented? A Brief History of Corn Flakes

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The last time you poured yourself a bowl of Kellogg's Corn Flakes, you may not have been aware of the complicated history behind this iconic breakfast cereal.

10 Child Prodigies

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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.

How Escape Rooms Work

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Bring your friends and team up with total strangers to solve your way out of a room full of puzzles. Learn all about escape rooms at HowStuffWorks.

How Shrinky Dinks Work

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Shrinky Dinks are drawings or colorings on plastic that have been shrunken in an oven. Learn more about Shrinky Dinks at HowStuffWorks.

How Tea Works

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Tea, the second-most consumed beverage in the world, has its own culture and customs. Learn more about different kinds of tea and how the process of preparing tea works.

How Archaeology Works

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Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.

How Greenhouses Work

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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?

Do biofuels compete with food?

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Do biofuels compete with food? Read about whether or not crops are going to vehicles to the detriment of our food supply.

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