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What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask
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Aroldis Chapman holds the most records for the fastest pitch ever recorded, but adjusting old records for current standards adds a couple older contenders.
Which hit farther: wood bats or aluminum bats?
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Do wood bats or aluminum bats hit farther? Find out whether wood or aluminum bats hit farther in this article from HowStuffWorks.
9 of the Weirdest Lost-and-found Items in the World
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From diamond rings to prosthetic legs, people lose and find the strangest things. HowStuffWorks looks at 9 super interesting lost-and-found items.
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.
Bison Roundup Evokes Images of the Wild West
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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota's Custer State Park is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and of course wild buffalo, all set against the backdrop of the rolling Black Hills. It's also about as Americana as you can get.
What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?
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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.
'Rainbow Lightning': One of Mother Nature's Rare Shows
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You may never see it happen live, but if you do, consider yourself lucky. Because this meteorological phenomenon doesn't happen very often.
From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
Rising Rock: Earth's Crust Has Its Own Tides, Too
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The oceans on planet Earth cycle through daily tidal changes. But the ground beneath our feet experiences tides of its own, too.
Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space
Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.