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Diving Deep Into the World of Saturation Diving

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Saturation diving hinges on the idea that the dissolved gases in our blood and body tissues match those in our lungs. This deep-sea exploration method allows divers to work at extreme depths without constantly surfacing. Learn how it works.

The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)

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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.

How Gene Banks Work

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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.

Graviola: What You Need to Know

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Graviola can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about graviola and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.

What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at reindeer, those super flying sleigh pullers of Christmas Eve.

How Transparent Aluminum Armor Works

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Transparent aluminum armor can stop armor-piercing bullets that travel miles. See how transparent aluminum armor works and why you can see through it.

Mind

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Mind is a term used in the study and practice of psychology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the term mind.

Does taking an aspirin daily affect your skin?

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Does taking an aspirin daily affect your skin? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if taking an aspirin daily affects your skin.

George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era

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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.

Top 10 Supercomputers

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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.

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