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You Can Read Scrambled Words — Under Certain Conditions

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Yuo cna raed thsi rgiht? Probably, but that doesn't mean a popular internet meme on the topic is totally accurate.

How Meerkats Work

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Meerkats are highly social mammals that live in the Kalahari Desert. Learn about meerkats and the meerkat family structure.

Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting Faster Than We Thought?

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The polar ice caps have been in the news recently because of their alleged shrinking due to global warming. How much would the oceans rise if the ice caps melted completely?

Before Brexit, Have Other Countries Left the EU?

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What countries have left the European Union? In the wake of the Brexit referendum, learn about leaving the EU in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Should you unplug your electronics during a thunderstorm?

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It would be nice if our electronic devices doubled as handy, lightning-proof talismans to ward off danger during a thunderstorm. Sadly, that sounds more like sorcery than science. In the meantime, maybe you should just leave them off and unplugged.

Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?

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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.

How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work

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Scanning electron microscopes give scientists an incredible level of magnification. Learn about scanning electron microscopes.

The 'Frasier' Quiz

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"Hey baby, I hear the blues a-callin', tossed salad and scrambled eggs." Who can forget the classic theme song to one of the funniest sitcoms on TV? Take this quiz to see what else you remember about Frasier, Niles, Daphne and Roz.

Will I die if I eat polar bear liver?

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If you eat [url=https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/polar-bear.htm]polar bear[/url] liver, you may develop hypervitaminosis A. Learn why you shouldn't eat polar bear liver and dangers associated with vitamin A.

Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead

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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.

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