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Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
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A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
What are parabens?
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Parabens are often found in everything from toothpaste to shampoo. Find out what are parabens, what parabens do and if parabens are safe.
Triceratops: Facts About the Life and Times of a Three-horned Dinosaur
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Triceratops - which literally means "three-horned face" - is one of the most spectacular and well-known of all dinosaurs. It shared the Cretaceous landscape with, and probably was preyed upon by, Tyrannosaurus rex.
Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies
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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?
How Boxing Works
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Boxing is one of the oldest sports that involves two people fighting with their fists. Learn about boxing and some different aspects of boxing.
How March Madness Works
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March Madness determines the college basketball national champion. Find out how teams get a ticket to the "Big Dance" and how the match-ups are selected.
How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
Was Isaac Newton Really Hit in the Head With an Apple?
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The story of Newton discovering gravity by getting hit in the head with an apple is a classic. Is there any truth to it? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Fred Lorenzen
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Fred Lorenzen was considered by his peers one of the greatest drivers NASCAR has ever seen. Learn about the driver known as "Fearless Freddy."
All About WITSEC, aka the Witness Protection Program
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The Federal Witness Security Program protects crucial witnesses. How do you erase one identity and create a whole new one? Find out how the Witness Security Program "relocates" witnesses and their families.