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Tibetan Glacial Ice Core May Hold Clues About Climate Change
Scientists from The Ohio State University have drilled longest ice core from outside the poles.
Could an Attack on Undersea Cables Take Down the Internet?
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Much of the infrastructure that makes the internet possible lies on the bottom of the world's oceans. HowStuffWorks dives down to check them out.
The Complicated Relationship Between Men and Dancing
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Why are men encouraged to dance in some cultures, but not others?? HowStuffWorks explains.
Cheese Rolling Is No Joke. But It's Still Pretty Funny
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On June 5, people will chase an 8-pound cheese down an absurdly steep hill in England. And it looks really fun.
Delivering the Mail to Your Home Is Way More Complex Than You Might Think
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Hundreds of factors determine a mail carrier's route. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash
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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Syncing Traffic Lights May Not Reduce Congestion
Ever get red light after red light when you're driving? Often, it's because traffic lights aren't synced to each other. But would doing so really fix traffic problems?
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
Windowless Airplanes: The Future of Flight?
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A Boston-based company plans to manufacture a supersonic business jet that will replace windows with video screens.