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What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?

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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?

How To Find Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals

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Some Airbnb guests have found hidden cameras in their rented homes. Is this legal? And how can you tell if you're being spied on?

The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species

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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

Who Is the Youngest Serial Killer Ever?

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Serial killers have long captured public attention with their upsetting stories, but there are few things more tragic than a murder by a child.

When Bitcoins Vanish, Can You Get Them Back?

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If you've been hacked or lost your private key code, do you have any recourse for recovering your lost bitcoin? HowStuffWorks talks to the experts.

10 Ways to Stop Using Plastic Right Now

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Plastic is doing irreparable harm to our planet. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 easy ways we can all stop using it.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit

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HowStuffWorks tells the tragic story of August Engelhardt who was nuts for coconuts. He founded a cult based on the fruit and worshipping the sun.

How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition

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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.

Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?

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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?

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