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How a Human Cannonball Works
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Who are human cannonballs, and who came up with shooting people out of cannons in the first place? Read about human cannonballs at HowStuffWorks.
Nigiri vs Sashimi: Unveiling the Distinctions in Japanese Cuisine
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Explore the culinary showdown of Nigiri vs. Sashimi. Learn the differences, flavors, and how to savor these Japanese delicacies.
10 Crackpot Theories About Space
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Our knowledge of space changes all the time as new discoveries are made. But some ideas about the universe have never really held water - including the one that everything is made of frozen H2O.
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
A Bicycle Built of Bamboo Is the Ultimate Eco-friendly Ride
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Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.
10 Unexpected Ice Cream Flavors and Ingredients
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Check out these 10 unexpected ice cream flavors and ingredients. We dare you to try them!
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
How Toy Testers Work
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Most jobs go to adults, but who better to test toys and games than the kids who love them? Learn more about toy testers at HowStuffWorks.
What is corn plastic?
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Corn plastic is made from polylactic acid plastic and looks like normal oil-based plastic. But can corn plastic reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
How to Restore Old Family Photos
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Want to know how to restore old family photos? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to restore old family photos.