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What Did Isaac Newton Discover? 10 of Sir Isaac Newton's Inventions
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Almost 300 years after his death, Sir Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential thinkers in history. What are some of his most enduring inventions?
How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
Saw-scaled Viper: Opportunistic, Fast and Highly Venomous
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The Indian saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is one of the most infamous and dangerous Indian snakes. These venomous snakes are known for their speed, aggression and powerful venom, which makes them one of the deadliest snakes to humans.
Can You Identify These European Landmarks from an Image?
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You don't need to travel across Europe to be able to identify these landmarks as many of them are so iconic. Let's see how many of them you can correctly identify!
Which Pagan God Are You?
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Long ago, the pagan gods were worshiped for their unique powers, their antagonisms, and their capricious natures. Which pagan god are you?
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
10 Things You Can Do to Help Save Earth
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment of history. What can you do to make a difference? We've got 10 tips for you.
Can You Name All of These Kids Toys From the '80s?
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If you're an '80s kid, you probably have a killer sense of nostalgia for the toys you played with when you were younger. From the Snoopy snow cones to robots in disguise, can you name all of these toys you had (or wanted really bad) in the 1980s?
Need a New Podcast to Binge? Here's What HowStuffWorks Podcast Hosts Listen To
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HowStuffWorks loves podcasts, and our staff of podcast hosts offer up recommendations of their favorite ones to obsess over. Read this article.
The Destiny Lore Quiz
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In a battle of Light versus Darkness, the last vestiges of humanity against sinister and terrifying forces from all corners of the galaxy, how much of the lore of Destiny do you know? Head to the Last City and take the quiz!