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Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter
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The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter directly led to the success of the Persian Gulf War. Learn about this classic fighter airplane.
Why aren't mountain goats really goats?
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Mountain goats may have woolly fur, cloven feet and horns, but they are quite different from true goats. Why call them mountain goats if they're not goats?
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
HowStuffWorks finds out about the history and lessons of the Spanish flu pandemic, 100 years later.
Why You May Like Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
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Floating in a sensory deprivation tank is a form of restricted environmental stimulation therapy. Studies have shown it can be good for your mind and body.
Permanent Hair Removal
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Permanent hair removal is a serious undertaking. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about permanent hair removal.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.
5 Most Common Causes of Infertility
Are you wondering what the most common causes of infertility are? Visit HowStuffWorks to find the 5 most common causes of infertility.
What Is A Rip Current?
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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.
How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.