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How Tower Cranes Work
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Tower cranes rise 150 feet in the air and lift up to 19 tons. Plus, they actually build themselves! They're simply amazing. Learn how these structures accomplish such feats.
Do jackals use babysitters?
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Jackal pack are usually made up of a mating pair, their offspring and, in larger packs, nonbreeding adults. Learn how jackals use babysitters for support.
Why do GPS systems give wrong directions?
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GPS direction is determined by a combination of signals. Learn about GPS direction and why GPS systems sometimes route drivers down a closed road or an unsuitable drive.
How All-in-One Recycling Systems Work
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All-in-One Recycling Systems are great kitchen gadgets. Learn more about All-in-One Recycling Systems at HowStuffWorks.
What is St. Elmo's Fire?
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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomena that often appears on the masts of ships and the wings of airplanes. Learn about St. Elmo's Fire and plama.
9 Types of Angels
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There are many types of angels that make up the spiritual world. Angels are divided into nine different types within three main groups, which are then called choirs. Find out more about these angelic intermediaries for God.
1961-1962 Buick Electra
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The 1961-1962 Buick Electra got a square, clean, modern body, but kept the 401-cid Wildcat 445. Learn about this new generation of intermediate Buicks.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.