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Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky

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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).

How the Death Star Works

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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.

10 Totally Unappreciated 'Star Wars' Droids

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Not every 'Star Wars' droid gets the star treatment. Learn more about unappreciated droids at HowStuffWorks.

5 Things We Learned at the 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Press Conference

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Find out everything we learned from the international press conference for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' at HowStuffWorks.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

What Do A.M. and P.M. Stand For?

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We use the a.m. and p.m. abbreviations all the time, but what do they actually mean?

Pole Shift: Why Does the North Pole Move?

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The North Pole and why it moves are explained in this article. Learn about the North Pole.

How the Moon Works

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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.

Why Does Earth Spin?

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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?

What Is the Chandler Wobble?

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The Chandler wobble is the change in the spin of Earth on its axis. Learn more about the Chandler wobble at HowStuffWorks.

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