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Why do we have fingerprints?

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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.

Flying Ants Aren't a Separate Species, But a Life Stage

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These miniscule, winged insects can be a common sight when the weather turns warm, but they might also leave some people puzzled. After all, ants can't fly - can they?

Buying a Concept Car Is Harder Than It Seems

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Concept cars may be cool, but most never make it to production. And the chance you'll ever own one is even less likely. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.

You Can't Buy Anything for a Penny Anymore, Not Even a Penny

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HowStuffWorks looks into items that should cost a penny, like penny candy or penny stocks, but they don't.

Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis

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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?

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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.

Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy

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Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.

What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?

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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.

Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators

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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.

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