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How Freezers Work
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Many freezers have features to prevent frost and digitally monitor temperatures, but the technology has been evolving for years. Learn about freezers.
Do You Belong in America or Europe?
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Some people are better suited to the rugged frontiers of America, and others to the gentler climes of Europe's cuddlier society. Which place best suits you? Take this quiz to find out!
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
Why 'Black Panther' Is Already Breaking the Box Office
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'Black Panther' is the first superhero blockbuster of 2018, so why all the hype? HowStuffWorks explains why people are flocking to see 'Black Panther.'
Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapien: Separate Species With Different Fates
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Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and humans (Homo sapiens) are two distinct species within the genus Homo. Neanderthals lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, alongside ancient humans.
Was an Irish monk the first European to reach America?
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An Irish monk could have been the first person to discover the American continent, according to ancient texts. Learn more about the Irish monk discovery.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
The Most Common Powerball Numbers Don't Improve Your Odds
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The latest technology has often improved daily life, making many problems faster and easier to solve. For example, you may have built your own Batcave-like command center with multiple monitors, each equipped with a customized browser to view each day's weather broadcast, news and work emails.