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Can a Country Leave the United Nations?

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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out

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The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.

Is French Press Coffee the Best Coffee?

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Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. But what's the best way to brew the stuff? That depends on who you ask.

Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves

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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.

How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry

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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.

How the Shar-Pei Got Its Wrinkles

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The Shar-Pei is one of the most unusual-looking dogs around and has a fascinating history. HowStuffWorks checks out this wrinkly canine.

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

How Sharks Work

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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.

How Does an Invisibility Cloak Work?

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With optical-camouflage technology, the invisibility cloak is a reality. Learn what it is.

How Transistors Work

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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.

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