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How Operation Plowshare Worked
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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps - almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.
What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?
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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.
Does a deer have exactly enough brains to tan its own hide?
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Tanning with deer brain might seem odd, but some people prefer this leather-making tradition. Learn why tanning with deer brain can soften leather.
Ultimate Guide to Parenting Classes
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Parenting classes can help you in ways you wouldn't even imagine. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about parenting classes.
April's Pink Moon Is Pretty, But Not Really Pink
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April's pink moon isn't called pink because our beloved bright white moon suddenly takes on a rosy hue. So, why is it called the "pink moon"?
Do hummingbirds have sex in midair?
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Do hummingbirds have sex in midair? Learn about the amazing hummingbird and find out if they really have to hover all of the time.
Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good
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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.
Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked
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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?
Hummingbird Migration Can Mean Flying 2,000 Miles Without a Break
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Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate annually from the U.S. all the way to Central America. How often would one need to stop? A new study reveals amazing abilities.
Do the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Mix?
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The waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet at the tip of Cape Horn and never the two shall mix, right?