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How Synesthesia Works
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Kanye West says he says sees music in color. Other people can hear words that make them taste a particular flavor, or they actually feel another person's pain. Welcome to the world of the synesthete. It's a stimulating one.
What Happened to Einstein's Brain After He Died?
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Einstein's brain gave the world a wealth of knowledge. But besides the thoughts, what's in Einstein's brain itself? Thomas Harvey set out to find out.
How Oil Pulling Works
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Can swishing oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes net health benefits? Find out why some people swear by oil pulling.
10 Tips for Genealogy Scrapbooking
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A meaningful and fun project is to do a scrapbook of your family history. Get some tips on genealogy scrapbooking from HowStuffWorks.
5 Ways Hybrid Battery Packs are Being Improved
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Could hybrid battery pack improvements hasten the popularity of eco-friendly cars? Read our list of 5 recent hybrid battery pack improvements for details.
Do cows pollute as much as cars?
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Cow flatulence produces the greenhouse gas methane, which is linked to global warming. Find out how scientists are working to reduce cow flatulence in livestock.
Why do humans walk on two legs?
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Bipedalism was one of the first features to develop in our human ancestors. Is bipedalism better than being on all fours? Read more about bipedalism.
How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works
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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
Are robots replacing human soldiers?
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One U.S. Army leader says robots could account for a significant portion of American fighting forces in the next 20 years or so. Find out how machines are waging war now and how they may change the face of battle in the decades to come.