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Is the desktop computer going the way of the dodo bird?
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Will desktop computer exist in the future? Will netbooks, smartphones and tablets take over? Learn about desktop computers in the future.
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
Why Mockingbirds Mock
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What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
How Turducken Became the Ultimate Thanksgiving Triple Play
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The turducken is the definitive bird-within-a-bird-within-a-bird on the table today. HowStuffWorks breaks down who first created this mystery meat.
Ultimate Guide to 'The Incredibles'
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'The Incredibles' is a Pixar animated movie about superheroes. Go behind the scenes with director Brad Bird and also see a special scene guide.
Ostrich Facts
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The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. They form the single remaining species in an ancient, primitive order of birds. Learn more ostrich facts.
Why do people yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at concerts?
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Why do people yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at concerts? Read about the origins of the 'Free Bird' call at HowStuffWorks.
Tamiflu Overview
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Learn how Tamiflu works, how you take it and whether it can really protect you from bird flu.
How do the streetlights turn on automatically at night?
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On the Flintstones, a small bird sits inside the light and turns it on every night before he goes to bed. In a modern streetlight, a small circuit replaces the bird.
The Ultimate Parrot Quiz
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Parrots have always been a special type of bird, whether on the shoulder of a pirate or revealing some kind of embarrassing information in a sitcom. Learn more about this fascinating bird by taking this quiz.