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How Glassblowing Works
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Glassblowing may seem like a fairly recent art form, but it's really been around since the Roman Empire. Read more about glassblowing.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
How Jack the Ripper Worked
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Jack the Ripper was a brutal serial killer who haunted the West End of London in 1888. Read about Jack the Ripper and his bloody killing spree.
The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet
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"The Gleaners" is Jean-Francois Millet's most famous painting. Learn about Impressionism and why Millet chose to paint the life of rural France.
1960-1966 Ford Falcon
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When the Ford Falcon was released in late 1960 in Australia, it challenged rival General Motors. Learn how the two companies competed.
11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering
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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.
UFO Evidence
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Does good UFO evidence exist? Can we find proof of UFOs? And if we did, would it matter? Scientists and laymen have searched for years. Read more about their hunt and how they try to solve the problem of UFO evidence.
Will alternative fuels deplete global corn supplies?
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Global corn supplies face demands from the ethanol, livestock and food industries. Read how global corn supplies are handling all these demands.
How long do car ignitions last?
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How long do car ignitions last? Find out how long car ignitions last at HowStuffWorks.