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Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
America's Past Presidents Had Some Really Weird Habits
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One former president liked petroleum jelly rubbed all over his head every morning. The Part-Time Genius podcast explores the strange habits of America's presidents.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Predatory Snakehead Fish, or 'Frankenfish,' Can 'Walk' on Dry Land
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The snakehead fish can breathe air, double its population in 15 months and has a huge appetite, which is not a good thing for native species.
What's the best way to find a four-leaf clover?
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Trying to find a four-leaf clover? Increase your odds of finding a lucky four-leaf clover with these tips.
Did the Nazis invent the Volkswagen Beetle?
Did the Nazis invent the Volkswagen Beetle? Find out more about 'The People's Car' at HowStuffWorks.
What happens if you eat boogers?
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Ever wonder what happens if you eat your boogers? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand?
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Hopefully, you're not a germaphobe, because things are about to get sooty. Learn why it's good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand at HowStuffWorks.
Where did the 2,000-calorie diet come from?
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Nutrition labels list daily values based on a 2,000-calorie diet. But where did the 2,000-calorie diet come from? Find out.