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How Parking Garages Track Open Spaces, and Why They Often Get It Wrong
HowStuffWorks looks at the inexact science of keeping count in a parking garage.
Are the Face Cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) Real People?
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Is that Henry VIII on the king of spades? If not, then who is it?
Which Insect Inflicts the Most Painful Bite?
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Which insect inflicts the most painful bite? HowStuffWorks wants to know.
Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria
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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.
Can amateur astronomers spot exoplanets?
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It's not just NASA pros staring into the night sky. Lots of skilled amateurs are out there pointing their telescopes into the great beyond. But can the average space enthusiast actually make a critical discovery?
What is star jelly?
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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.
Why Is Opening an Umbrella Inside Bad Luck?
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Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.
Did Pintos really explode in the 1970s?
Did Pintos really explode in the 1970s? Find out if the Ford Pinto was really as dangerous as we were led to believe, at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it rude to stare?
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Even if they're the most interesting person you've ever seen, staring isn't usually the thing to do. Learn just why staring is rude at HowStuffWorks.
What Are Ley Lines?
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Is the world really connected by an intricate, invisible web of knowledge-expanding energy waves? Sure, it's called the Internet -- and you're channeling it right now! Oh, you were asking about the ley lines? We've got an answer for that too.