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Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?
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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
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Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
How Autofocus Cameras Work
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Ever wonder how your camera knows what you're looking at? Understand how autofocus cameras lock on to the object you're photographing!
How Lasers Work
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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.
How Biometrics Works
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With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn't just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it. Check it out.
How Monopoly Works
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Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games with a storied history. But how do you even win this long game of monopolizing money?
How Generation Gaps Work
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Generation gaps are usually harmless, but they can do some damage in the workplace. Read about the ups and downs of generation gaps at HowStuffWorks.
Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: One Family's Story
Raising a child with Tourette Syndrome can be difficult. Read one family's story about raising a child with Tourette Syndrome.
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.
Understanding Apocrine Sweat Glands
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Apocrine sweat glands are an essential part of our thermoregulation. Visit Discovery Health to learn all about apocrine sweat glands.