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Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
What is the average credit score and why?
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The average credit score is based on a score developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation. Learn how the FICO formula determines an average credit score.
When Was the Fax Machine Invented?
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The fax machine, a cornerstone of modern business, has a long and interesting history of development. Learn more about fax machines at HowStuffWorks.
The Top 30 Songs of Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley is rightly known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." But what were his top 30 songs? Our list includes "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
10 Terrible Cases of Mistaken Identity
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Identity errors have led to a range of awfulness like wrongly declared death. Learn about some cases of mistaken identity at HowStuffWorks.
How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality
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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.
How Sleeve-valve Engines Work
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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.