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10 Ways Watches Have Evolved
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Portable timepieces have existed since the mid-1500s, but modern wristwatches are about 100 years old. Learn about watch evolution at HowStuffWorks.
How the Grail Engine Works
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What is the Grail Engine? Read about the Grail Engine and how it could change how we drive in the future.
What are the odds there is life in outer space?
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Are we alone? Jodie Foster's character in "Contact" didn't think so, and neither do the scientists who've been listening for an extraterrestrial message for decades.
How Bioluminescence Works
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Bioluminescence is an organism's ability to produce light through a chemical reaction. Learn about bioluminescence and how bioluminescent organisms produce light.
Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?
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The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything.
How Ultrasonic Welding Works
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You probably know that high pitched or high frequency sounds can break materials apart. But did you know that high frequency sounds can be used to bond materials together?
Can You ID These WWII Planes in Under 7 Minutes?
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Aviation history was made during the Second World War when aerial combat proved itself to be critical to warfare. Tens of thousands of planes took to the skies and made history. Think you can name them all? Strap in and show us what you got!
5 Futurist Predictions in the World of Science
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What futurist predictions have been made about the world of science? Learn about five futurist predictions about the world of science.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
How LSD Works
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LSD, also sometimes known as acid or Electric Kool-Aid, was the drug of choice for hippies. What made LSD so popular and what are acid trips like?