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The Yellow Anaconda Can Form Days-long 'Breeding Balls'
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The yellow anaconda isn't the only snake species to form breeding balls for mating privileges, but it will engage in the ritual for several hours or even days.
10 Wacky Forms of Alternative Energy
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Wacky forms of alternative energy include using human energy as power and bugs that make fuel. Learn about the wacky forms of alternative energy.
How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass
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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How WiFi Phones Work
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WiFi phones allow you to make calls for free over a wireless network. Learn about the technology behind WiFi phones and what the future has in store for VoIP.
Why don't pandas hibernate?
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If pandas are called bears, then do pandas hibernate like other bears? Find out whether pandas hibernate and the reason behind the answer.
Will we learn to live without sleep?
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It's likely that humans will evolve to need more sleep. Find out if we will learn to live without sleep at HowStuffWorks.
How to Brainstorm Brilliant Ideas in Teams
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Creativity is one of the most desirable job skills. Here's how to make yours shine at work, without sliding into "groupthink."
From Van Gogh to Meow Wolf: Get Lost in 6 Immersive Art Experiences
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They seem to be all around us — immersive exhibits that enfold the viewer, moving us into the art instead of keeping us at viewing distance. So, why are they suddenly so popular?
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.