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Why Did It Take So Long to 'Discover' Planet Nine?

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A massive planet seems to have been lurking on the edge of our solar system for some time now. Learn more about the Ninth Planet at HowStuffWorks Now.

Kepler-186f: Earth's Mysterious 'First Cousin'

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Kepler-186f was the first Earth-sized planet found within its star's habitable zone. But there's still a lot we don't know about it.

What Is the Chandler Wobble?

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The Chandler wobble is the change in the spin of Earth on its axis. Learn more about the Chandler wobble at HowStuffWorks.

LSC: A Chopper Profile

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American IronHorse customizes motorcyles like the LSC chopper. See photos and specifications for the American IronHorse LSC chopper.

1952 Triumph Thunderbird

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The 1952 Triumph Thunderbird helped make Marlon Brando the wild one. See pictures and learn about the 1952 Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle.

How Hydraulic Cranes Work

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Hydraulic cranes perform seemingly impossible tasks, lifting 70-ton objects with absolute ease. See the simple design behind the Herculean results.

How Satellites Work

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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?

Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way

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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.

What if I looked straight at an eclipse of the sun?

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Looking at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause eye damage -- even blindness. Learn how to view an eclipse safely at HowStuffWorks.

What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

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On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

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