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How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Petrified Wood: A Journey From Tree to Stone
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Petrified wood can be found all over the world, but how is it created?
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes
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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.
Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy
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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.
What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?
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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.
Do Dogs Get Embarrassed When We Dress Them Up?
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Humans experience a wide range of emotions, but what about dogs? Do they ever get embarrassed by their humans? HowStuffWorks investigates.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.