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15 Weird Animal Facts: Cows Have BFFs, Cats Can't Taste Sweet
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The animal kingdom is full of surprises. From strange survival tricks to bizarre biological quirks, the weird animal facts that follow will make you look twice at the natural world.
10 Types of Drugs Used for Medicinal (and Illicit) Purposes
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Drugs can heal, harm or alter how the body works, depending on the type and how they’re used. Some are essential medicines that relieve pain or treat mental health issues. Others are addictive substances tied to recreational drug use and drug abuse.
Why Do We Say 'Amen'?
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Whether spoken softly in private prayer or shouted in church, the word carries weight. But have you ever asked, why do we say amen?
Where Did Cats Originate From? How Cats Came to Tolerate Humans
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They sleep in sunbeams, rule the internet, and occupy our homes—but where did cats originate from in the first place?
How Chess AI Works
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AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?
How Virtual Reality Works
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Virtual reality uses a computer to create a simulated three-dimensional world. Find out how virtual reality works and learn about the future of virtual reality.
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100
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HowStuffWorks looks at the influence of the Bauhaus movement on the occasion of its 100th birthday. Learn more about Bauhaus at HowStuffWorks.
Is Ethanol Bad for Your Car?
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Specially engineered Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) can tolerate an E85 mixture of gasoline and ethanol. But will ordinary cars and trucks be able to stand up to the new blend?