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Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
Without a Hippocampus, Your Long-term Memory Is History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the function of the hippocampus and the role it plays in storing long-term memories and creating new ones.
How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents
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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.
Could Electric Motor Conversions Save Classic Cars?
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Crate motors are popular for breathing new life into old cars. HowStuffWorks looks at how they've also gone electric so your classic car can go green.
6 Anti-inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating
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HowStuffWorks looks at foods that lessen inflammation, including surprising choices like yogurt and maple syrup.
Can California Save Today's Rain for Future Droughts?
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California has experienced unprecedented rain lately, but the state is still in a drought. So why can't the rain falling now be saved for later?
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
What Are Muscle 'Knots' and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
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Surely you've had a knot in your neck at some point. But your muscles really aren't tied in knots. Or are they?
15 Yellow Birds Brightening a Skyline Near You
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Yellow birds are some of the most eye-catching creatures in the avian world, bringing bursts of bright yellow plumage to forests, grasslands and backyards. Some species have bright yellow bodies, while others display a mix of yellow feathers with black wings or olive green upperparts.