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The Evolution of the Franklin Stove: From Invention to Modern Efficiency
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he Revolutionary Heating Invention That Changed America - Franklin Stove. Learn about the history, design, and benefits of this iconic stove.
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)
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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.
How Reel Mowers Work
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Reel mowers rely on human exertion to both move and mow. Learn about the advantages reel mowers hold over gas-powered and rotary lawn mowers.
Could Jack the Ripper have been an artist?
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The 1888 Jack the Ripper murders plagued London; now, Ripperologists seek the killer's identity. Learn how Jack the Ripper murders stumped the constabulary.
Bromelain: What You Need to Know
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Bromelain can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about bromelain and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
Did Nostradamus make any predictions about 2012?
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Every time disaster strikes, one man's name arises alongside the obsessive news coverage: Nostradamus. According to some folks, the famed French seer has predicted many of the planet's gloomy twists and turns. What did he have to say about 2012?
The Ultimate Serial Killer Quiz
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The topic of murder stirs up fear in almost any context, and serial killing tends to multiply that fear to the nth degree. Test your knowledge with this serial killer quiz.