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Are 24-hour news channels on their way out?
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When CNN debuted in 1980, the 24-hour news network was taking a leap into the unknown. Now we can get our news anywhere thanks to tablets, smartphones and the Internet.
What is the biggest family tree ever assembled?
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How big is the biggest family tree? Learn about the biggest family tree ever assembled to find out.
What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
What is star jelly?
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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.
Is it rude to screen your calls?
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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.
How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte? Actually Pretty Average
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If someone of small stature exhibits bullying behavior, that person is sometimes said to have a Napoleon complex. Did Napoleon himself have one, though?
Do Hares and Rabbits Really Go Crazy in March?
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Rabbits and hares can be fluffy bundles of laziness or superbly rambunctious, but do they really go crazy in March?
What Does It Mean When a Dance Card Is Full?
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In an era of strict social rules, dance cards let gentlemen "claim" ladies for their turn on the floor. A full dance card was a sign of popularity.
What will Earth look like in 5,000 years?
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The Earth in 5,000 years would be a very different place because of climate change. Learn about the Earth in 5,000 years.
How Do Chameleons Change Color? And Why?
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Chameleons change color whenever they feel agitated, exhilarated, threatened or excited. OK, but how?