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How incomplete is the fossil record?
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The fossil record is far from being complete. Just how incomplete is the fossil record? Learn about the fossil record in this article.
Do wind turbines kill birds?
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While some wind turbines kill birds, newer models are being built to reduce bird mortality. Learn why some wind turbines kill birds.
How In-dash Night-vision Systems Work
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You might have heard about in-dash night-vision systems, but how much do you really know? Learn about in-dash night-vision systems at HowStuffWorks.
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
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When you say "Merry Christmas," you're tapping into a holiday with roots deeper than a pine tree's. The origins of Christmas stretch across centuries, cultures, and calendars, blending Christian beliefs with ancient customs to form one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world.
Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster
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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
Bobby Jones: How I Play Golf
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When Bobby Jones became the first to win the "Grand Slam" of golf in 1930, he became an overnight star (think Tiger Woods in argyle). He went on to create a series of instructional films in which he corrected the swings of stars like W.C. Fields and James Cagney. With those films now available on DVD, there is renewed interest in Jones' playing and teaching style. Learn about the instructional and technological innovations that went into the Bobby Jones golf series and how they relate to golf today.
10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide
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Some spiders blend into the background. Others? They demand your attention. Colorful spiders light up forests, flowers, and even backyards with a dazzling range of hues—and there's more to that brilliance than meets the eye.
10 Types of Moths: Scratching the Surface of 160K Moth Species
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Moths often live in the shadow of their flashier cousins, the butterflies, but the many types of moths are surprisingly diverse and intriguing.