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How War Dogs Work

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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?

How RFID Works

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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.

Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched

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HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.

Can scientists clone dinosaurs?

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Dinosaur cloning was first popularized in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' Read about the science of cloning dinosaurs and where we might find dinosaur DNA.

Finding the Strongest Dog Bite in 10 Breeds

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Size plays a role in the strongest dog bites out there, but so does the canine's morphology, aka snout shape.

How Aeroponics Works

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Aeroponics is a growing method that uses few natural resources, but few people know how aeroponics works. Learn how aeroponics works here.

What was Archimedes' death ray?

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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.

Can You Name These Anime Characters?

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Be it their large eyes or latent power, anime has produced some of the most captivating characters in the history of animation. Do the faces of these Japanese creations stick out in your mind? Take this quiz to find out!

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

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