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George Adamski and the Space Brothers
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George Adamski preached an interplanetary gospel based on contact with UFOs and aliens. Though serious investigators scoffed, he earned wide attention. Read about George Adamski and his "Space Brothers."
How Trademarks Work
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A trademark is concerned with a company's need to identify its goods or services among its customers and potential customers. Learn how they work.
What do the little boxes that the phone company has around our neighborhood do?
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If you have underground phone wiring in your neighborhood, you'll see many of these little boxes. Learn how underground phone wiring works.
The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.
What's the Largest Pyramid in the World?
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When you think of the imposing stature of pyramids, you might picture the Great Pyramid of Giza. But the Egypt-based structure is by no means the only impressive pyramid in the world.
15 Hindu Gods Representing Cyclical Balance in the Universe
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions in the world, with roots stretching back over 4,000 years. According to The Pew Research Center, there are about 1 billion Hindus in the world, representing 15 percent of the global population. Approximately 94 percent of Hindus live in India, and 60 percent of Southern Asia's total population is Hindu.
The Yellow Sac Spider Surprisingly Doesn't Build a Web
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The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites than any other spider.
Common Locations for Ant Nests
Ants are a year-round nuisance in homes and buildings. Where do they come from? This article discusses the various locations where ants can build nests.
Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence
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HowStuffWorks looks at the extremely short, extremely ineffective border fence diving Russia and Norway.
How to Unshrink Your Clothes
We've all accidentally put something in the dryer that we shouldn't have. If a garment comes out two sizes small, follow our tips for ways to unshrink it.