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The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone
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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.
Central Heterochromia: When to Worry About Eye Color
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Ever looked closely into someone’s eyes and noticed a vibrant ring of color encircling the pupil, distinct from the rest of the iris? That eye-catching trait is called central heterochromia, and it's more common than you might think.
Chronometer
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A chronometer is a timepiece that is exceptionally accurate. Traditionally, the term refers to the marine chronometer. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
How a Circuit Breaker Works
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Circuit breakers are an essential safety component in any home electrical system. Learn about home circuit breakers and breaker design.
How C-4 Works
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C-4 is a powerful explosive that's used in terrorist attacks all over the world. Find out what C-4 explosives are and what C-4 explosives can do.
How WAP Works
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Do you get the shakes when you're offline for more than 10 minutes? The wireless Internet lets you browse Web pages from a cell phone or PDA. Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol that makes it possible to surf on the go.
How Movie Distribution Works
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Our series on movie theaters concludes with movie distribution. Learn how movies make it to your local theater and how money flows back to the studios!
Why do people collect shark teeth?
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Collecting shark teeth is a hobby for many people, but why do we do it? Learn why collecting shark teeth is like gathering up pieces of history.