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Feb 06, 2017 04:45 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Green Fireball Lights Up Midwestern Night Skies Midwestern night owls got a meteoric surprise this week.       NASA Investigates Cosmic Ray Impact on High-altitude Travelers The atmosphere protects those of us here on land from cosmic radiation. So what about those who spend time above the clouds?       Ridiculous History: Surgeon Robert Liston Was 'Fastest Knife in the West End' In the era before anesthesia, a surgeon with quick hands was highly sought-after.       How a Trump Border Wall Would Affect Wildlife A wall spanning a continent would alter the environment for the worse, with its impact felt across numerous species and ecosystems.       What Was the Very First Toothbrush? You could probably give up a lot of things in this world, but could you give up your toothbrush?       5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Marley Emancipate yourself from mental slavery by learning more about this reggae superstar.       Is a Hormone in Our Brains the Key to Burning Fat? Biologists in San Diego have pinpointed a hormone in roundworms that could one day be the key to fat-burning drugs.       What Impact Does Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Have on Your Life? As celebrations of the Lunar New Year wrap up, the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast investigates whether zodiac signs have a real impact on life.       Pets Satisfy Kids More Than Their Siblings Do, Study Suggests Pets might have more to do with a child's psychological well-being than previously thought, and moreso than even their brothers and sisters.       Weird, Wacky and Wonderful: Our Best Stories You Might Have Missed This Week A compilation of the coolest new podcasts, videos and articles at HowStuffWorks.     Copyright © 2017 InfoSpace Holdings LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list