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Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
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The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Criminal Recycling Works
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Criminal recycling centers on a growing group of lawbreakers who steal recyclables and exchange them for cash. Learn how criminal recycling works.
How Butterflies Work
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Butterflies' lives are all about flight. Learn all about the lives of butterflies and what may happen to the butterfly in the future at HowStuffWorks.
Recent Dinosaur Discoveries
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Dinosaur interest soared in the 1990s, mostly due to the film Jurassic Park and new dinosaur discoveries. Learn about more recent dinosaur discoveries.
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
How the Big Crunch Theory Works
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In the big crunch theory, the universe will stop expanding and start shrinking. Read about the big crunch and what it means for you and the universe.
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
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Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, causes the body to attack itself. How do you get multiple sclerosis, and why are twice as many women as men affected?