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Hedwig Kohn: The Physics of Determination

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Hedwig Kohn left Nazi Germany for the U.S. in 1940 and became a leading physicist. HowStuffWorks looks at her extraordinary life.

'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy

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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.

Did They Find Amelia Earhart's Plane in 2024?

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Amelia Earhart set numerous records before vanishing in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Her disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of aviation, sparking decades of research and speculation about what really happened to her and her navigator, Fred Noonan.

10 Cool Things About Carl Sagan

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He is famous for a phrase he never said, for wearing turtlenecks and for hosting the original 'Cosmos' TV series. As enthusiastic about the stars as he was about marijuana, Carl Sagan led a very surprising life.

How Revisionist History Works

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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.

What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?

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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.

40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

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If you've only used aloe vera gel to soothe a sunburn, you're missing a lot. Behold one of the most multitasking plants on the planet.

5 Female Scientists You Should Know

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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?

Chromium Picolinate: What You Need to Know

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Chromium picolinate can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about chromium picolinate and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.

Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis

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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?

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