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Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
The Georgia Guidestones: A Monumental Mystery
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Much mystery surrounds the Georgia Guidestones, including the true identity of the man who commissioned them to be built and the identity of their destroyer.
Should We Be Eating Kudzu?
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How does a kudzu salad sound? Or roasted guinea pig? Learn about foods that don't often appear on U.S. menus but perhaps should at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Much of the Ocean Has Been Explored? Shockingly Little!
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You might be surprised at how little of the world's oceans scientists have investigated.
Turnspit Dogs: The Elizabethan Kitchen Gadget Bred to Cook Meat
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Turnspit dogs were a distinct breed of working dogs in the late 15th-18th centuries. They had one job and it was to help roast meat over the fire.
10 Sources for Exotic Fragrances
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Exotic fragrances often have roots in natural, sweet-smelling substances. Learn about 10 sources for exotic fragrances.
Argentinosaurus Was Almost Half as Long as a Football Field
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Argentinosaurus is one of the largest known dinosaurs to have ever walked the Earth, and its sheer size captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike.
Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It
As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.
Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago
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Göbekli Tepe is thought to be a possible archaeological bridge between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and stable, settled agricultural communities that built temples and produced art.
How Lunar New Year Works
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Every year, millions of people plunge into a period of feasts and fireworks in celebration of Chinese or Lunar New Year. How did this holiday get its start?