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Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked
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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?
Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?
10 Most Popular Computers in History
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Do you remember your first computer? These 10 models gave many of us our first glimpse at the digital world. See if your favorite made the cut.
How Indian Traditions Work
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Many Indian traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Indian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Space Collisions Work
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Space collisions happen when stars, asteroids and even galaxies smash into one another. Learn what space collisions look like and what the results are.
Where Does Cocaine Originate From? All About the Coca Plant
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Where does cocaine originate from? It starts with a green shrub called Erythroxylum coca, or simply, the coca plant. Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, this plant has been cultivated for thousands of years by Indigenous communities for its stimulating properties.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button
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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.
How do spray bottles pump fluid?
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How do spray bottles (like the ones used for cleaning products) pump fluid? Why do you have to pump them a couple of times before they start spraying?
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
Natural Cosmetics 101
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Natural cosmetics can be a safer choice in makeup. Learn what exactly natural cosmetics are and if going natural is always better.