Today's Mind-blower
What would happen if the Internet collapsed?
Now that the Internet has become such an important part of our everyday lives, it's hard to imagine what life would be like without it. Could the Internet collapse?
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entertainment
Top 10 Famous Female Sideshow FreaksFrom the Two-headed Nightingale to the Baboon Lady, these 10 female sideshow freaks sure knew how to put on a show. But what were their real stories?
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electronics
Could blood be used to power batteries?How about, instead of your standard AA, we used flexible, incredibly thin batteries that could be powered by blood or sweat? Seems like an improvement, right?
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people
How much do you know about polyamory?Is it really possible to love more than one person? People who practice polyamory think so. Find out how much you know about polyamorous relationships with this quiz.
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money
Swindlers & Scapegoats: Money Scam PicturesMoney scams have been around for hundreds of years. In this gallery, see some of the most ruthless scams of the 20th and 21st centuries, and learn what you can do to protect yourself.
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auto
Could steampunk inspire the future of energy?Instead of relying on futuristic power sources, steampunk-style contraptions look to the past and get their juice from steam. Does steam have staying power as a source of energy?
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history
10 of the Biggest Lies in HistoryYou don't look fat in those pants. I didn't copy off his paper. She's a natural blonde. I am not a crook. Lots of us lie, but what are the biggest fibs ever told?
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entertainment
Stuff You Should Know: Nicotine QuizIf you're an American and you're reading this, then there's about a 30 percent chance you're addicted to nicotine. If you listened to this podcast, then you should have no problem scoring well.
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science
Locked and Loaded: Gun PicturesGuns come in all shapes and sizes. Put on your safety gear and take a look at this gallery of revolvers, Glocks, shotguns and even flamethrowers.
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adventure
How do you send a smoke signal?You may associate smoke signals with Native Americans in old Westerns, but they aren't totally a thing of the past. Find out why the Boy Scouts still teach kids how to make them.
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history
10 Big Cases of RevengeThe concept of revenge predates legal history, and one could say that it's part of who we are as humans. The need for vengeance can kick into overdrive, leading to these 10 biggest acts of revenge in human history.
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entertainment
A Quiz You Can't Refuse: The MafiaStuff You Should Know's mafia episode was so rich with movie references we decided to cook up a quiz. Test your knowledge of cement shoes and tommy guns.
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entertainment
Dress to Impress: Gen Con 2012 CostumesGen Con is a huge gaming convention held every year in Indianapolis, Ind. And, just like many cons, it's a home for great costumes.
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computer
Who owns the Internet?The Internet is a giant system made up of smaller systems. If it's one thing, does it have one owner? Is there some person or entity that controls it?
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money
10 Trade Secrets We Wish We KnewTrade secrets aren't just something from the movies. In fact, some are locked away in vaults, making their owners a fortune. Which corporate secrets are the stuff of legend?
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science
Where does your unclaimed luggage end up?Your luggage gets "mishandled" by an airline and favorite pieces of your wardrobe, souvenirs and toiletries disappear into a black abyss. Or do they? Actually, your wardrobe is hanging out in Scottsboro, Ala., and it has some interesting company.
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science
What if someone shot a gun on an airplane?In movies, bad guys can take over an airplane and start shooting up the place. Wouldn't the plane explode or depressurize as soon as the bullet pierced its skin?
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adventure
Fact or Fiction: Surviving an Animal AttackWhat happens if you accidentally encounter an animal that feels threatened or frightened by you? What if it attacks? Take this quiz to see whether you've got what it takes to survive or if Mother Nature will reign supreme.
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science
What's the world's largest airplane?Length, height and wingspan are all popular ways to rank an aircraft, but truly giant planes are often judged by their maximum takeoff weight. Which plane outlifts them all?
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adventure
10 Most Dangerous Places You Should Definitely VisitIt isn't necessarily advisable to visit any of these areas. But then again, if you're willing to take the risk, you'll see places most people will never have the guts to see.
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science
10 Weird Inventions That Made MillionsSome inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others play catchy songs out of the mouth of a plastic fish mounted on a plaque.
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history
Are there Nazi war criminals still at large?A few Nazi leaders escaped justice after World War II. Who are they, and how are people trying to bring them to justice more than 60 years later?
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science
How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be 'missing' gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.
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entertainment
Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast: Military SnipersMilitary snipers have been great fodder for video games and movies, and they're just as interesting in reality. Test out your skills here on Stuff You Should Know's military sniper quiz.
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people
10 Cult TV Hits that Originally FloppedHave you ever invested hours and hours of watching a TV show, only to see it get canceled? Don't worry -- you're not alone. We've got 10 TV cult hits that had a tough time getting viewers in front of the tube.
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science
What will Earth look like in 5,000 years?The world of our far-future descendants may be as unrecognizable to us as our bustling, urbanized world would be to our bewildered ancient forefathers. Will energy drive many of those changes?
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people
How smooth are you?In 2005, Neil Strauss introduced the public to the secret world of pickup artists (PUAs), who seek to fine-tune their flirting skills to perfection. Do you know how this sexual subculture operates and why controversy surrounds it?
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