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What's the deal with crocodile tears?
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Do crocodiles really have crocodile tears? Learn about crocodile tears and the history of the phrase.
Are the Dropa stones authentic?
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Ancient caves! Mysterious stones! Tiny little beings with strange heads! Sounds like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie, doesn't it? The legend of the Dropa stones has persisted for over half a century now, but is any of it actually true?
Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?
We humans have figured out a lot of strange ways to measure the weather. A cricket's chirps can tell us the temperature. The open scales on a pinecone signal a dry spell. But can a ring around the moon really predict rainy days ahead?
Was Isaac Newton Really Hit in the Head With an Apple?
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The story of Newton discovering gravity by getting hit in the head with an apple is a classic. Is there any truth to it? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What's a monomer?
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These small molecules are the foundation for much bigger things, from ordinary household products around us to essential components within our bodies.
Is there a right way to poop?
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Of course we all know how to poop. But you might be missing out on a faster, healthier, way to do it. Find out if there is a right way to poop.
Is your foot really the same length as your arm from wrist to elbow?
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Is your foot really the same length as your arm from wrist to elbow? Find out with a little help from Da Vinci at HowStuffWorks.
Do men and women need different cleansers?
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Do men and women need different cleansers? Take a look if different cleansers are better for certain genders.
Spotify Playlists Have Gone to the Dogs ... and Cats ... and Hamsters
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Spotify now has custom playlists for your furry friends (and your favorite iguanas, too). HowStuffWorks gets on board with this 'pawfect' idea.
Why do banjos sound so twangy?
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Banjos have a distinct twangy sound due to a combination of acoustics, physics and musicianship. Learn more about why banjos sound twangy.