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How Police Body Cameras Work
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Police body cameras can now be found in about a third of U.S. police departments. Here's what you need to know about police body cameras.
A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay
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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
What's the world's smallest gun?
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The world's smallest gun isn't just the smallest gun in the world: It's a debate topic among law agencies and collectors. Read about the world's smallest gun.
Top 5 Stinkiest Cheeses
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Many culinary connoisseurs can't get enough of the so-called stinky cheese varieties. Learn about our top 5 stinkiest cheeses.
15 Longest-running Anime Series With 1,000 Episodes Each
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Long-running shows are something of a mixed proposition, and anime is no exception. It can be intimidating to try and catch up with a show that's several decades into its run, with hundreds — or even thousands! — of episodes already released.
The Longest Home Runs Ever Hit
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Ranking the longest home runs ever hit is trickier than you might expect. Technology simplifies today's measurements, but it was a different story before 2015.
Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious
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Our ancestors survived long winters because of fermented foods, but what health benefits do they have for modern humans?