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What causes aging?
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Aging causes include both genetic and environmental factors. Find out what research says about aging causes and rates of aging.
Does trickle-down economics apply to a down market?
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Applying trickle down in a down market can seem senseless to people -- they're after a quick fix. Read about applications of trickle down in a down market.
Why Do We Yawn?
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What makes us yawn and why does it seem to be contagious? Find the answers to these questions and more about yawning at HowStuffWorks.
How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?
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For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be "missing" gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.
Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
Is there a scientific formula for funny?
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Is there a scientific formula for funny? Read about the science and secrets of humor at HowStuffWorks.
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How the Large Hadron Collider Works
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To understand the universe better, scientists from all over the world are going to harness the power of an enormous machine -- the Large Hadron Collider.
Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
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Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Learn possible explanations of why flamingos stand on one leg and find out about their other unusual behaviors.
What Is Déjà Vu?
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Déjà vu is used to describe the feeling that you experienced a situation before. What causes this phenomenon? It's not a glitch in the matrix, but most of our knowledge on the subject is still theoretical.