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Who were the September 11 hijackers?

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The events of Sept. 11th, 2001, left many wondering who could have been responsible for the attacks. Find out who were the September 11th hijackers.

The Tragic Life and Curious Death of Howard Hughes

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Howard Hughes was a man of great intelligence and wealth. He was also a man of mystery, secrecy and, ultimately, debilitating mental illness.

Why Are People With Trypophobia Horrified By Holes?

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Trypophobia is the fear - or more like disgust - of closely packed holes. But is it a real phobia and how can it be treated?

Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts

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Tungsten's hardness and heat resistance make it a must for products like rocket engine nozzles, armor-piercing bullets and even the humble light bulb filament. In fact, pure tungsten boils at 10,030 F, the same as the photosphere of the sun.

Who Owns the Rights to a Dinosaur Skeleton?

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Who owns the rights to irreplaceable fossils? HowStuffWorks looks at the controversy.

What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?

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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.

A Christmas Eve Mystery: What Happened to the Sodder Children?

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Five of the 10 Sodder children disappeared after the family home burned down in 1945, but their bodies were never found. So, what happened to them?

What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?

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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?

The Origins of the Steamship

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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.

How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?

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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.

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