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Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

10 New Uses for Old Inventions

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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?

Top 10 Supercomputers

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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions

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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.

10 of the World's Most Groundbreaking Futurists

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These futurists have amazing minds and some amazing predictions. See 10 of the world's most groundbreaking futurists here.

Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?

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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!

Did NASA Win the Space Race?

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The space race between NASA and the Soviet Union began with the Soviet's successful Sputnik I. Find out what played out during the space race.

How Sleeve-valve Engines Work

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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.

15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe

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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.

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