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The Great London Smog of 1952
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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.
As Light Pollution Grows, Much of Humanity Can't See the Milky Way
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A new 'atlas' of light pollution finds that one third of people on Earth can't see the night sky's most dramatic feature.
This Star Survived Being Swallowed by a Black Hole
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A new kind of survival story: Scientists discovered a star that came near a black hole and lived to tell the tale - at least temporarily.
What Is Boyle's Law and Why Do I Already Know It?
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Boyle's Law describes the relationship between pressure and the volume of a container with gas in it. As the volume of the container decreases, the pressure inside the container increases.
What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
Mentos and Miss Cleo: The '90s Commercials Quiz
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How well do you know the TV commercials that helped define the 1990s? Find out with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Which Pickup Truck Are You?
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Deep down in their souls, all Americans dream of living in a remote area with a mutt and a pickup truck. Pickups have come a long way since they were only seen with commercial plates. Which one speaks to your soul?
What Occupation Did You Have in a Past Life?
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For those of us who believe in reincarnation or that we may have had previous lives, it's pretty fun to try to guess what we did in our past lives that makes us who we are today. So what do you think your job was?
Can We Guess Where You Live Based on These Questions?
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We have your number. Okay, we really don't have your number. That would be creepy! But we will know where you live by the way you answer. Put us to the test!
Can We Guess What Sport You Play?
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Sure, you might really enjoy watching football on Sundays, but do you play it on Saturdays? Answer a few questions and we think we can tell you what sport you play.