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5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
The Most Venomous Snake in the World and 19 Deadly Others
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Just one bite from any of these venomous snakes could cost you your life. They're some of the deadliest snakes in the world and you don't want to mess with them.
The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz
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To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.
How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
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Why do the EPA's fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off-base? Learn how the EPA tests new cars and trucks to gauge their fuel economy.
Skinwalkers Mythology: Characteristics and Modern Interpretations
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Skinwalkers blur the line between human and beast. They're shape-shifting magical beings that belong to the Navajo spirit world. But how does one become a skinwalker?
What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?
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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on principles of freedom, feminism, abolition and the idea that people had divine truth within them.
10 Common Questions About Islam, Answered
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How much do you know about the Muslim religion? HowStuffWorks asks and answers 10 questions about Islam.
How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
How Animal Camouflage Works
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Natural camouflage is an amazing thing - it increases an animal's chances of survival by tricking predators. Learn all about animal camouflage.
How Wireless Internet Cards Work
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Wireless Internet cards help many PCs pick up a Internet signal. See how wireless Internet cards, small devices about the size of a credit card work.