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When Scoring a World Cup Goal Backfires
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Own goals happen in soccer when a player accidentally knocks the ball into the wrong net. HowStuffWorks looks at why they happen at the World Cup.
How Dominoes Works
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Dominoes is an extremely popular game that has nothing to do with setting them up and knocking them down. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about dominoes.
STUG: When Grief Hits Like a Bolt Out of the Blue
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A sudden (or subsequent) temporary upsurge of grief, or STUG, can knock you off your feet and leave you in a puddle, but being aware of it can lessen its power.
Yes, Wind Can Blow You Away If It's the Right Speed
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We've all seen shots of meteorologists fighting gale-force winds to report on storms. So just how high can the winds get before the reporters are knocked off their feet?
Can You Match the '70s TV Character to Their Show?
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Hey Jack Tripper, come and knock on my door! Think you have what it takes to match these characters to your favorite 70s shows? Don your bell-bottoms and try your luck now!
Compression Ratio and Octane Ratings: What You Need to Know
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How do octane ratings and compression ratios relate to each other? Get all the details at HowStuffWorks Auto.
How Bowling Pinsetters Work
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If you've ever been to a bowling alley, you know that one of the coolest things is how the pins get reset. How does it work? Take a peek at the machinery behind the scenes!
Which Hocus Pocus Character Are You?
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Are you a powerful witch, a courageous mortal, or an ancient talking cat? With Halloween quickly approaching, it's best to know where you stand in the supernatural world when the evil spirits come knocking. Play on to find out which of these superstitious characters you're most like!
What Is Octane and How Does It Work?
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Adding a chemical called tetraethyl to fuel can significantly improve the gasoline's octane rating. But what is octane? And how does it improve the gasoline we buy? Read on to explore this fascinating molecule.
Are any superstitions universal across cultures?
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Are there any universal superstitions, or are they specific to certain cultures? Find out at HowStuffWorks.