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Children Can Regrow Their Fingertips. How Cool Is That?
If kids can sometimes regenerate their fingertips, why can't adults? A bunch of handy scientists are trying to figure that out.
Newly Discovered Crane Fly Species: Tiny Wings, Double-barreled Penis
An Australian scientist has found an unusual species of crane fly with special properties. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
Why Your Dog's Paws Smell Gloriously Like Corn Chips
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Why do dog feet have a unique corn chip odor? Learn more about puppy paws smelling like corn in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Sea Turtles Are Making a Huge Comeback, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973 has been a resounding success. HowStuffWorks looks at the astounding numbers.
Quiz: Apollo 11, the First Moon Landing
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to learn more about Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and Apollo 11, the first landing on the moon.
What Is a Group of Lions Called? 'Pride Rock' Makes So Much Sense Now
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When lions gather in the wild, they form a unique and powerful social unit. So, what is a group of lions called? The correct term is a pride.
How the Kindle Paperwhite Works
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite delivers a new screen display that is supposed to cut down on eye strain. Read about this multi-layered screen technology.
How Evolution Works
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Evolution is fascinating because it attempts to answer one of the most basic human questions: Where did life, and human beings, come from? The theory of evolution proposes that life and humans arose through a natural process.
How to Repair Major Appliances
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Appliances are built to perform. They work hard, usually without too many problems. When an appliance breaks down, you may be completely at a loss. Learn how to repair major household appliances.
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.