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The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network
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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
More Proof Neanderthals Weren't Stupid: They Made Their Own String
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We make a big deal about modern humans being smarter than Neanderthals, but, really, are we?
The Magical Medicine of Bezoars
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Bezoars are concretions found in the stomachs of animals that were once believed to cure poisoning and plague.
Mars Has an Actual Lake
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Italian scientists have discovered a lake filled with liquid water under the ice cap at the south pole of Mars.
How Birds Get Berry, Berry Drunk
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Birds do indeed get drunk when their food sources begin to ferment. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Stinging 'Sea Lice' Invading Atlantic Beaches
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Sea lice are translucent little jellyfish babies. HowStuffWorks looks at how they make you itch.
How Does String Cheese Get Stringy?
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String cheese is a super popular snack with kids and adults. HowStuffWorks breaks down the science behind how it gets stringy.
You Don't Want to Know How Maraschino Cherries Are Made
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The expression "the cherry on top" refers to a very good thing. You may think differently once you learn how maraschino cherries are actually made.
The Fish Doorbell Isn't a Joke ... Seriously
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Imagine a doorbell — but for fish. In the Netherlands, this eco-friendly innovation is making waves. The fish doorbell, or "visdeurbel," is a clever system created in the city of Utrecht to help native freshwater fish migrate more freely through canals and locks during spawning season.
Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments
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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.