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How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
The Top 16 Boxers to Win Titles in Four or More Weight Divisions
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Winning multiple world titles in boxing was a little harder several decades ago as there were just eight different weight divisions in the sport. Today there are 18 weight classes mainly due to the introduction of junior and super divisions as well the cruiserweight class. Some four-division champs have achieved the feat by gaining just [...] The post The Top 16 Boxers To Win Titles In Four Or More Weight Divisions appeared first on Goliath.
Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan captured 10 NBA scoring crowns and six NBA titles during his legendary career. Learn more about the world's greatest basketball player.
How the Army Rangers Work
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The Army Rangers can be traced back to pre-Revolution colonial times. Read about the Army Rangers and find out why the Army Rangers were first organized.
2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple
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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.
Narwhals Caught on Video Using Their Tusks to Hunt
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It's the first evidence researchers have of the whales using their 'unicorn horns' to capture prey. Watch the footage at HowStuffWorks.
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
How Gamification Works
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Gamification is rapidly changing the way we interact with our world. Find out what gamification is and find out if you are already participating in it.
How Hanukkah Works
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Every year, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating triumph over persecution. Find out what Hanukkah is all about.
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.