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How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
Why did circuses have freak shows?
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a circus with a freak show nowadays. Find out why circuses had freak shows at HowStuffWorks.
10 Amazing, Beautiful, TERRIFYING Spiders
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Spiders have been on Earth a whole lot longer than we have - 380 million years, to be precise - and number more than 38,000 separate species worldwide. See 10 of the most beautiful and scary of these arachnids.
How Bull Sharks Work
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Bull sharks are one of the deadliest of sharks in existence. Read about bull sharks and why they eat mammals like dogs.
Test Your Knowledge: Weird Internet Meme Quiz
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Memes are cultural touchstones that these days spread mostly online. How much do you know about these odd memes?
How accurate is my watch?
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Is your watch really accurate? How can you tell? Find out how accurate your watch really is at HowStuffWorks.
10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop
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We love our power drill, but for some jobs, nothing beats a good old hand tool. What are some of the must-haves for your toolbox?
How the Underground Railroad Worked
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The Underground Railroad was a network that helped runaway slaves escape to the North. Learn about the purpose and role of the Underground Railroad.