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How Asteroids Work
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What exactly are asteroids? And what was the NEAR Shoemaker mission about?
What are the likely outcomes of mankind's new knowledge of the human genome?
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Knowledge of the human genome project will revolutionize science and modern medicine -- but how, exactly? Learn about knowledge of the human genome.
What Is the Oldest Book in the World?
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What is the oldest book in the world? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the oldest book in the world.
The 'Lord of the Rings: Test of the Trilogy' Quiz
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How well do you know your Middle-Earth people, places and races? Trek out of the Shire and into J.R.R. Tolkien's LoTR trilogy and see if you can master the ring.
The Easiest Font to Read Is Already on Your Phone
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When it comes to typing a message, font choice can sometimes add a creative touch to your work, but for mass media formats like newspapers, academic papers, TV and popular web sites, sticking to a legible font is often more important than the flourish of decorative fonts.
What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?
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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Hunting for Martians in the Most Extreme Desert on Earth
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Life-hunting rovers are going to Mars in 2020. HowStuffWorks tracks their adventures on Earth and wonders what the Martian life will be named, if found.
How Pottery Works
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Pottery hasn't always been considered art, but it has always been used in a practical manner. Learn where pottery came from and where it's going today.
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.