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Can amateur astronomers spot exoplanets?

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It's not just NASA pros staring into the night sky. Lots of skilled amateurs are out there pointing their telescopes into the great beyond. But can the average space enthusiast actually make a critical discovery?

What is star jelly?

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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.

Did Disney blacklist the voice actress for Snow White?

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Adriana Caselotti went M.I.A. after voice acting for 'Snow White.' Did Disney own the rights to her voice? Read on at HowStuffWorks.

Do we really know more about space than the deep ocean?

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There's still a lot we don't know about the world. A thousand years ago, we thought we could literally sail off the edge of the planet. Good thing we're quick learners. But while space may be the final frontier, the ocean may be the greater mystery.

Why do people toast before they drink?

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Toasting before a drink is a fairly common tradition around the world. But why? Find out why people toast before they drink at HowStuffWorks.

What causes broken capillaries on my face?

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Once you have broken face capillaries, they're usually there for life. See the causes and learn how to prevent broken face capillaries.

Two for Teegarden: Pint-sized Star System Discovered Right Next Door

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Teegarden star system, which has two Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting the ancient star right on our galactic doorstep.

Cucamelon: Not the Love Child of a Cucumber and a Watermelon

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The cucamelon is about the size of a grape but it packs a big, tart punch. Just don't expect cucamelons to taste like cucumbers or watermelons!

What Is Kefir, and Is It Good for You?

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Kefir is a fermented milk drink, full of good gut bacteria, said to lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol. HowStuffWorks looks at the health claims.

Could there be a triple rainbow?

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If the legend is true, at the end of every rainbow is a pot of gold. Does that mean if triple rainbows exist, you'll find three pots of gold?

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