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Bob Lazar, UFO Hoaxster
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Bob Lazar claimed to have worked in the S-4 section of Area 51. On that top-secret Nevada research base, he claimed to see anti-gravity reactors and flying saucers in person. How truthful were his extravagant tales?
Are we on the brink of an AIDS vaccine?
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An AIDS vaccine has been developed that shows 96 percent effectiveness in non-human, pre-clinical trials. Learn about this potential AIDS vaccine.
iPhone and Android Users Found to Have Different Personality Traits
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A study examined whether stereotypes about smartphone users held true. Learn more about smartphones and personality in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Are robots replacing human soldiers?
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One U.S. Army leader says robots could account for a significant portion of American fighting forces in the next 20 years or so. Find out how machines are waging war now and how they may change the face of battle in the decades to come.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Tablet
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There are many tablets on the market. Take a look at these five tips for choosing the right tablet to see what factors to consider when shopping.
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.
How Philanthropy Works
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Philanthropy is a way of helping others in need. Learn about philanthropy, how to find a legitimate charity and receive tax deductions through philanthropy.
A Breathalyzer for Drugs? We're Not There Yet
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It's a lot harder to develop a breath test for marijuana and opioids than it is for alcohol. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How Does a Thermocouple Work?
If your gas water heater keeps going out, or your gas oven won't heat, you may want to learn how to test the thermocouple on the gas valve. But how does a thermocouple work? Read this article to find out!
What Is a Relational Database? Example and Uses
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The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Explore a relational database example and various uses!