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Political Conspiracies: 2016

Every election season conspiracy theories proliferate across the political spectrum -- and some may be less crazy than others.

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Birth Day: Natural Childbirth

In this Birth Day clip, a condition of preeclampsia causes the doctor and patient to change their original plan on a completely natural childbirth.

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Computer Tour

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

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100 Greatest Discoveries: Theory on Germs

In 1846 Vienna, childbed fever caused death among many pregnant patients. Consequently, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis began an experiment where his doctors washed their hands. Learn more about this experiment on the Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

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Fw:Thinking: The Internet of Things

In the future, the Internet of Things will impact our daily lives. Learn how the Internet of Things will work in this video from Fw:Thinking.

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How Roller Coasters Work

Roller coasters don't have engines, accelerators or brakes, So what makes roller coaster cars speed up, slow down and loop upside down? Get the inside track on the quintessential thrill ride.

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Human Body: Bone Strength

After being pulled out of his home by a tornado, a man lands in a nearby field with no significant injuries. The strength of his bones protected him. Bones' resiliency is discussed in this Discovery Channel video.

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Stuff You Should Know: Cigarette Smoking Declines & The Killing of a Skidmore Bully

Josh and Chuck discuss the remarkable decline of smoking in the United States, plus the amazing true story of a small town that exacted vigilante justice on a local bully.

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Extreme Engineering: Maglev Train

Engineers are testing an experimental train that floats on a magnetic field, called Maglev, for magnetic levitation. Learn more about this speedy vehicle on Discovery Channel's series, "Extreme Engineering."

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Science of Sex Appeal: A Sexy Walk

What defines a sexy walk? See how men and women change their gait when they think eyes are watching.

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Fw:Thinking: The Future of Time

Defining time is a more complicated concept than it might seem. Learn about the future of time in this video from Fw:Thinking.

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Massive Engines: Watt Steam Engine Demo

On Discovery Channel's "Massive Engines," host Chris Barrie demonstrates how the Watt steam engine works.

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HowStuffWorks NOW: The High Tech Cars of CES 2016

HowStuffWorks takes a look at the technology behind the cars of the future, from electric vehicles to connected cars.

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Stuff They Don't Want You to Know: Political Conspiracies: 2016

Every election season conspiracy theories proliferate across the political spectrum -- and some may be less crazy than others.

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HowStuffWorks Animations: How Bats Fly

They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. So how do bat wings differ from bird wings? Let Josh and Chuck fill your brain with batty knowledge in the animated clip from Stuff You Should Know.

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What the Stuff?!: 7 Obscene Hand Gestures from Around the World

Is a thumbs-up always good? Will making the A-OK sign infuriate your international friends? Tune in and learn more before your next trip abroad.

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HowStuffWorks NOW: Dutch Accept Pastafarianism. Are Dudeism and Jediism next?

As the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster gains recognition in the Netherlands, we're forced to reconsider exactly what constitutes a religion to begin with.

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HowStuffWorks NOW: Lead Poisoning: Why It’s Happening Now

Two U.S. towns have found dangerous levels of lead in their water supply. We dig into why this is happening, what exactly lead poisoning is and what some solutions might be.

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FW: Thinking: Quantum Computing

Google's AI lab recently announced that it had developed a quantum computer with 100 million times the processing speed of average computer chips. So what is a quantum computer? In this episode, Jonathan takes us on a journey inside quantum computing

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HowStuffWorks NOW: Internet of Things: Ask Your Mother Edition

What if instead of buying new smart gadgets you could attach sensors to the stuff you already own? Enter Mother, the hub that turns dumb tech into smart tech.

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BrainStuff: Why Is Bird Poop White?

Bird poop: It’s the bane of cars, statues, awnings and occasional hapless pedestrians across the world. But what is this stuff anyway? Why does it look so unnatural? Why is it white?

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Stuff Mom Never Told You: Sad After Sex?

Post coital sadness often involves feeling sad after sex. Learn more about post coital sadness in this video from Stuff Mom Never Told You.

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FW: Thinking: Cyborg Brain

DARPA unveiled plans to invest $60 million over the next four years in a program to bridge the gap between the human brain and computers. The goal is to develop a biocompatible device capable of translating thought into computer code at rapid speed.