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What causes pipes to burst when they freeze?
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If you live in an apartment building, you're sure to see a sign put up by management to keep your faucet dripping when the weather report forecasts freezing temperatures. But why is that? How does a dripping tap keep pipes from bursting?
Are You More of an Individualist or Collectivist?
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Is it better to act at the behest of one person or a group of people? It can be hard to come up with a hard and fast answer, as it's not always black and white. If you want to know where you fall, answer these questions to see if you're more for the many or the one.
Can You Identify These Mountain Animals?
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Mountains cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, and there's a whole lot more life way up there than a few dozen humans seeking climbing glory. Take our quiz to see how many of these mountain-dwelling critters you can name!
How to Clean Lime from Windows and Other Surfaces
Lime spots from hard water can show up on just about any surface in your bathroom. But getting rid of those ugly marks isn't usually too difficult, especially if you make it part of your regular cleaning routine.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
What Do People Actually Envy About You?
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The big green monster known as jealousy creeps up when you least expect it. What is it about you that people look at and wish they had? You could wonder about it until you're blue in the face, or you can take this quiz!
20 of the Easiest Karaoke Songs for Your Next Night Out
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When it's your turn to step up to the karaoke stage, choosing the right song can make all the difference. To help you out, we've compiled 20 of the easiest karaoke songs so you can croon a crowd-pleaser with confidence.
Popular Commercial Slogans Quiz
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Those of us who have grown up around TV can't help but have heads full of snappy slogans and jaunty jingles from watching (or really, just listening to) commercials. But can you match them with the right brands?
How Top 40 Radio Works
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If you grew up listening to Casey Kasem's Top 40, you probably waited with bated breath to find out which song made it to no. 1 that week. Well, the Top 40 is still around. Learn how a song makes it into that elite list.
Can humans regrow fingers?
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Fetuses can regrow almost anything that gets damaged while in the womb. Children up to the age of two have been known to regrow fingertips with no outside help. And at least one person has regrown a fingertip with the help of a substance extracted from pig bladders.