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Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Top 10 Ghost Tours
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Ghost tours give tourists the opportunity to brush shoulders with spirits, or at the least, hear a few good ghost stories. Learn about ghost tours.
How Mars Odyssey Works
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Mars Odyssey is NASA's latest Mars spacecraft, and it's going to the red planet in search of water. Learn how this orbiter could pave the way for manned missions to Mars!
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
Vincent van Gogh Final Paintings
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Vincent van Gogh completed nearly 80 paintings in two months in Auvers-sur-Oise before committing suicide. Learn about the works of Vincent van Gogh.
How Driverless Car Racing Works
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With a little more technology tinkering, driverless cars could take over the racetracks. Learn more about these automated wonders at HowStuffWorks.
What causes a shark feeding frenzy?
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A shark feeding frenzy occurs when multiple sharks fight for the same prey. Find out how a shark feeding frenzy plays out in the wild.
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
How did writing evolve?
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Did writing evolve much in the same manner as language evolved? In this article, you can learn about writing and the evolution of writing.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.