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Who invented video games?

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More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?

Freeports: Warehouses Filled With Art the Public Never Gets to See

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It's hard to imagine, but much of the world's most beautiful art sits, rarely seen by anyone, in tax-free warehouses called freeports.

Get to Know Proprioception, Your Silent Sixth Sense

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Proprioception is our ability to perceive our body's position and how we move through space. It's considered our 'sixth' sense because we do it without thinking about it.

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?

Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything

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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?

What Should You Do If There's an Active Shooter in the Office?

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HowStuffWorks looks at what you should do if you encounter an active shooter in your office.

Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment

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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.

How Long Can Viruses Live on Surfaces?

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Viruses need hosts to replicate and reproduce. So if a virus has no host, how long can it survive? It depends on a lot of factors.

Only Someone With an IQ of 130+ Can Solve All of These Riddles! Can You?

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Riddles have fascinated people for centuries, but how well can you solve them? Put your riddle-solving skills to the ultimate test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Can You Pass a Basic Chemistry Test?

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Do you know the periodic table from Argon to Zirconium? Test your chemistry knowledge with this basic quiz! It'll be a gas!

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