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Scientists Discover Something Mind-blowing About How Usain Bolt Runs

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What is unique about the way Usain Bolt runs? Learn more about a new scientific study of Usain Bolt's stride in this HowStuffWorks artlcle.

Game of Thrones Lingo Quiz

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Can you remember the Lannisters' motto? The battle for the Iron Throne might be over, but the legacy of Westeros is just beginning. Test your GoT lingo here!

10 Cats Who Made History

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Some cats have authored scientific papers and discovered continents. Read about 10 cats who made history at HowStuffWorks.

Why do people sing in the shower?

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Jack Black does it. Wyclef Jean does it. And chances are, you do it, too. Everyone's a rock star in the bathroom. And there's a scientific explanation behind our soapy musical stylings.

The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday

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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?

From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear

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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.

Which Part of the World Did You Live In, in Your Past Life?

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If you believe in reincarnation, it can be fun and interesting to consider where or when you might have lived before and what kind of person you might have been. Take this quiz to find out if you were a fisherman on the open seas, a king or a playwright.

It's a Bird! It's a Spider! It's Pelican Spider!

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Pelican spiders use their long jaws to prey on other spiders. Check these arachnids out with HowStuffWorks.

What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

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