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Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow

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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.

10 Most Short-lived Countries

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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.

Why Are There Dozens of Dead Animals Floating in Space?

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Neil Armstrong may have been the first man on the moon, but he wouldn't have gotten there without fruit flies, rhesus monkeys or a dog.

A Short History of Napoleon, the Ambitious, Charismatic Emperor of France

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Statesman, military leader and Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most fascinating characters in European history and his height was the least of it.

Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial

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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.

Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?

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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.

What Is a Performance-enhancing Drug? Here Are 10 Examples

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The list of superstar athletes accused of - and admitting to - taking performance-enhancing drugs is almost as impressive as the number of sports that they compete in. And we're not just talking about steroids.

How Solar Sail Technology Works

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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.

Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?

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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.

How Space Tourism Works

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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.

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