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Trinitite: How the First Nuclear Bomb Turned Sand to Glass
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Sand turned to glass at White Sands Missile Range. What do we know today about the remnants of the world's first nuclear blast?
How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion
The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Scientists Confirm Uranus Stinks
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Astronomers have discovered the chemical signature of hydrogen sulfide, a foul-smelling compound, in Uranus' clouds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
When It Comes to Q-Tips, We Do the One Thing We're Not Supposed to. Why?
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We humans act in our own self-interest, but when it comes to cotton buds and ears we do exactly what science says not to. And yes, your doctor can tell.
Tiny Houses Are Huge for Homeless
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Tiny houses are proving homes for people nationwide. HowStuffWorks goes inside the movement.
The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What the Use of Emojis and Emoticons Says About Our Personalities
Researchers looked at emoji and emoticon use on Facebook, texts and emails Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Jim Roberts and the Cult of the Garbage Eaters
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Who is Jim Roberts and those who follow his prophecies? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the Brethren (aka) cult of the garbage eaters.
Inside the CIA's Treasure Trove of bin Laden Files
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The CIA's 470,000 files belonging to Osama bin Laden offer a window into his final years. Behind the Bastards looks at some of the most curious.
Juul 'Make the Switch' Ads Drawing Flak From Anti-tobacco Activists
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Juul dominates the e-cig market, but also has been accused of targeting minors. HowStuffWorks looks at how Juul is getting away with TV advertising.