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Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
Test Your Knowledge: Scientific Misconceptions
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There's no shame in admitting that we don't have all the answers. But there is a little shame when we're spewing scientific nonsense to our friends and colleagues. Test yourself to determine what so-called "science" you've misunderstood for years.
What Is a Bear Market?
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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.
Laugh Till You Scream: It's a Horror/Comedy Quiz!
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We hope this horror-comedy quiz will tickle your funny bone (without dismembering it, of course).
Drop Bears, Australia and an Enduring Prank on Non-Aussies
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Drop bears are one of the most fearsome creatures in the Outback. At least, that’s what some would have you believe. The Canberra Times once warned that drop bears in Australia might be lurking in the bush, just waiting for an unsuspecting victim to pass beneath their trees.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
What is the DARPA Urban Challenge?
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What is the DARPA Urban Challenge? Learn about the DARPA Urban Challenge and find out why we might want driverless cars in the first place.
Do hummingbirds have sex in midair?
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Do hummingbirds have sex in midair? Learn about the amazing hummingbird and find out if they really have to hover all of the time.
9 Home Remedies for Side Pain
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Read our home remedies for side pain, or side stitch, which typically occurs during exercise and feels like a sharp pain in your side.