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The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years

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There is no shortage of incredible roller coasters for thrill seekers and theme park enthusiasts to enjoy globally. Just as the "space race" encouraged countries to shoot for the stars, the "coaster wars" have pushed theme park engineers to test the boundaries of death-defying drops and ludicrous speeds.

The Largest Rodent Weighs 150 lbs and Eats Its Own Feces

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When you think of rodents, you might think of tiny mice running through your cellar or the adorable hamster that was your 5th grade class pet.

450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations

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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.

Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language

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The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.

Oh, Birds! Please Don't Fly Into Our Windows

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With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.

Is it rude to blow your nose at the table?

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People often leave the table to blow their nose. Find out whether it is rude to blow your nose at the table at HowStuffWorks.

What's the world's fastest UAV?

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's an unmanned aerial vehicle traveling faster than the speed of sound!

Walking Under a Ladder: What's Behind This Superstition?

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There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?

Don't Toss Those Cardboard Tubes! 10 Ways to Reuse Them

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Don't trash your paper towel, toilet paper and wrapping paper tubes. Give them a second life with one of these 10 hacks instead.

Japanese Village Creates Living Rice Paddy Art

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Every April, the villagers of Inakadate, Japan, meet and decide what image to plant for the year. By summer, a rice paddy masterpiece will be born.

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