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Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
Coyotes: The 'Song Dogs' of North America
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The coyote inhabits most areas of North America. HowStuffWorks gets to know the 'song dog.'
Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
How Space Stations Work
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Space stations allow astronauts to live and work in Earth orbit. Learn about space stations and how space stations work in this article.
How In-flight Mobile Phone Services Work
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Have you ever wanted to use your mobile phone during a flight? Learn how in-flight mobile phone services work at HowStuffWorks.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax?
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The moon landings were all part of a highly elaborate hoax, according to some conspiracy theorists. Learn about the moon landings and hoax theories.
How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS
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Hedy Lamarr's twin passions were acting and inventing. During World War II, she came up with a secret communication system that paved the way for technology like WiFi and GPS. But for decades, people thought this was an urban legend.
Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages
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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.
Why is water vital to life?
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We know water is vital to life on Earth, but have you ever wondered why? Find out why water is vital to life on Earth in this article.