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Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?

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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.

Deobandi Islam Is the Ideology Fueling the Taliban

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The roots of the Taliban's religious beliefs - Deobandi Islam - can be traced to 19th century colonial India.

Why Do People Fall Asleep in Movie Theaters?

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What is it about movie theaters that make them ideal places to take a nap? HowStuffWorks investigates why people fall asleep in movie theaters.

Why Do People Usually Walk In the Same Direction?

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Do we have a tendency to walk clockwise around the block? Why do sports favor counterclockwise rotation? Does it have anything to do with handedness or driving habits?

Constellations of Internet Satellites Will Beam Broadband Everywhere

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Lots and lots of satellites could vastly expand the world's access to broadband coverage. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?

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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?

The Fierce Fashion History Quiz

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Dress has always been used as both a statement of belonging and individuality. But what were some of the earliest "fashions?" Journey through fashion history with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.

Who invented the spork?

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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.

Hawk vs. Falcon: Spotting Differences Between Birds of Prey

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You spot a bird of prey, and your friend says it's a peregrine falcon but her partner says it's a hawk. Can you resolve the great hawk vs. falcon debate?

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