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10 Offbeat Things Humans Have Launched Into Space
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Humans have sent a variety of items into space, from movie memorabilia to sporting goods. Learn about 10 offbeat items that have launched into space.
Human-caused CO2 Emissions Could Decrease Grain Protein, Risking Health of Millions
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How would human-caused carbon dioxide emissions affect the world's grains? Learn about a risk of nutrition deficiency in this HowStuffWorks article.
Should antibacterial soap be outlawed?
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Should antibacterial soap be outlawed? Read why antibacterial and antimicrobial products may threaten public health and affect your immune system.
Why Ransomware Is the Perfect Hack
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Thousands of ransomware attacks happen every single day in the U.S. Learn more about the malware that could hold your data hostage.
Your First Memory Is Probably Fiction
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Is your first memory of lying in a crib? You may want to revisit that. A new large study found that nearly 40 percent of participants had a first memory that was improbably early.
How Do Snails Get Their Shells?
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Snails can't survive without the protective shells they call home. Get the details on how they grow them at HowStuffWorks.
6 Ways Reading a Book Beats Reading Digitally, Hands Down
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Getting lost in a book is one of life's greatest pleasures, but is a digital book just as pleasurable as a paper book? And which format is the best for learning?
Rats Are Little Geniuses
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Despite our best efforts at eradicating them, rats keep outsmarting us. The guys from Part-Time Genius look into how they do it.
The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.
How are shark pups born?
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Shark pups can be born three different ways: live birth, hatching from an egg and a combination of both. Read more about shark pups and their birth.