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Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?

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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.

Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?

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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.

What Happens If You Wreck a Car on a Test-drive?

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If you're test-driving a car from a dealership and an accident occurs, who's on the hook: you or your dealership? HowStuffWorks finds out.

Can Snakes Really Come Up a Toilet Pipe?

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Snakes are known to hide out in unexpected places. How can snakes come up toilet pipe? Learn more about snakes in toilet pipes at HowStuffWorks.

Can you really shatter a glass with a high note?

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There are so many things in this world that are possible, and shattering glass with sonic force is one of them - but just how probable is it, really?

Red Pandas Are Not the Lesser Pandas

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Unfortunately, only 10,000 red pandas are left in the wild. HowStuffWorks looks at what makes them so adorable, and what's threatening their habitats.

How to Fix the Black Screen of Death

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HowStuffWorks looks at what you can do if you get the black screen of death on your laptop, mobile or tablet.

The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?

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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.

Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the causes, signs and treatment of pancreatic cancer and why the five-year survival rate is so low.

5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.

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