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Who Was the Youngest U.S. President?
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You have to be at least 35 years old to be President of the United States. So, has anyone come close to that?
Understanding Smart Grid Technology
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How much do you know about smart grid technology? Keep reading to learn about Understanding Smart Grid Technology.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
What are self-tapping screws?
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Self-tapping screws drill their own holes when they are screwed into materials such as wood, metal and plastic. Learn more about self-tapping screws from this article.
Under the Weather: Meaning, Origins and Examples of Usage
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Have you ever heard someone say they're feeling under the weather and wondered what their feelings have to do with the rain or sun outside? It's one of those phrases that we don't take literally; we understand that the person means they're feeling ill.
How Can Skin Be Oily Yet Dry?
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Combination skin can be oily in some areas by dry in others, making moisturizing and cleansing a problem. Learn how to treat combination skin.
There Was an Actual Jones Family Behind 'Keeping Up With the Joneses'
Wyndclyffe, a once-formidable New York mansion spawned the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses." Learn the fate of Wyndclyffe at HowStuffWorks Now.
Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official
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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.
Newly Discovered Crane Fly Species: Tiny Wings, Double-barreled Penis
An Australian scientist has found an unusual species of crane fly with special properties. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
Scientists Call for a Global Germ Bank
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Researchers are calling for a new "Noah's Ark" to store microbes that might one day be valuable.