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What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
Generic Drugs
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Generic drugs are the bioequivalent to name-brand drugs, meaning they have the exact same effect. Learn about generic drugs and why generic drugs are cheap.
Can you catch a sneeze like you can a yawn?
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When you see someone yawning, even in a picture, chances are a yawning urge will come over you, too. But is this also true of sneezing, and if so, why?
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
What is the DARPA Urban Challenge?
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What is the DARPA Urban Challenge? Learn about the DARPA Urban Challenge and find out why we might want driverless cars in the first place.
Are humans built to drink milk as adults?
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Are humans built to drink milk as adults? Find out why most adults around the world can't drink milk at HowStuffWorks.
How does smoking starve your heart of oxygen?
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Does smoking starve the heart of oxygen? Why, yes it does, and that's certainly not a good thing. Find out how smoking starves the heart of oxygen.
Will I get shocked if I drive an electric car through a big puddle?
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If you drive an electric vehicle, should you be concerned with electric vehicle safety? Find out why it's important to understand electric vehicle safety.
How Code Switching Works
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Code switching involves moving back and forth between two languages while in a conversation. Learn why code switching happens at HowStuffWorks.
How Lithium-ion Batteries Work
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Lithium-ion batteries are incredibly popular these days. You can find them in laptops, PDAs, cell phones and iPods. Find out why.