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What If the Earth Had Two Moons?
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Tons of planets have more than one moon. Heck, Jupiter and Saturn have more than 50 each, and they seem to be doing just fine. So why is it that the idea of a second moon for Earth has scientists throwing up red flags?
Why do civilizations collapse?
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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?
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.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Cozily
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HowStuffWorks finds out what the word hygge means and how you can incorporate this feeling of well being into everyday life.
Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.
Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia
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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?
Do video games really improve hand-eye coordination?
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Can video games help players build any lasting skills? Find out if video games can improve hand-eye coordination at HowStuffWorks.