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Heaviest Person Ever: The Legacy of Jon Brower Minnoch

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Jon Brower Minnoch is the heaviest person ever in medical history, weighing up to 1,400 pounds (635 kg) at one point.

What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year

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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.

Why Are Steel Studs More Common Than Wood?

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Although they've traditionally dominated the commercial building sector, metal studs -- or frames -- are making waves in residential building. What's the difference between them and their wooden counterparts?

How to Layer Body Scents

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Layering body scents can cause you to smell like something you don't want. Learn about how to layer scents properly to avoid bad combinations.

The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958

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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.

Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes

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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.

The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020

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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.

Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush

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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.

What Does Browsing in Incognito Mode Really Do?

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What really happens when you transfer your browser to the incognito feature? You may think you're completely anonymous on the internet, but that's not what's happening.

Can You Guess Each of These Car Parts Using Only Emojis?

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So you love emojis and cars? Well, let's test your brain to its fullest with car parts depicted by emojis. This is a tough one!

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