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What Are Prime Numbers, and Why Do They Matter?

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You may remember from math class that a prime number is a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself. But why are they important anyway?

How Atoms Work

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Atoms are in your body, the chair you are sitting in, your desk and even in the air. Learn about the particles that make the universe possible.

12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World

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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.

10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer

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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.

What Do Forensic Scientists Do?

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Forensic lab techniques help investigators solve murders, hit-and-runs, arson cases and drug busts. Learn about forensic lab techniques and safety.

10 Innovations in Winemaking

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People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.

How Anarchism Works

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Anarchism is often associated with chaos and violence, but the philosophy is far more nuanced than that. Learn more about anarchism at HowStuffWorks.

How Wine Fraud Works

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Whether by tampering with the bottle or the liquid inside, wine fraudsters have fooled billionaires and connoisseurs. Learn how wine fraud works at HowStuffWorks.

How Batteries Work

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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.

10 Ways the Definition of Beauty Has Changed

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Ideas of beauty has changed through out the years. See 10 ways the definition of beauty has changed.

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