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Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'

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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?

Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys Share Nursing of Young

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Researchers in China discovered that female golden snub-nosed monkeys share nursing duties of their young. HowStuffWorks looks at the study.

How 5G Works

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Ever been to a concert and not been able to get a signal on your smartphone? 5G promises to take care of that but it could be years before we see results.

The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?

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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?

Why Did Cars Have 'Suicide Doors' and Do They Still Exist?

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The popular name for car doors that opened from the rear rather than the front is "suicide doors". Why are they called that, and do any cars have this feature?

Is Light Matter and Does It Weigh Anything?

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Seven ounces a ray! No, that's a lie. Measuring the weight of light is not as straightforward as that. So what's the more complicated explanation?

How to Pass a Breathalyzer: Can a Penny Help?

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So you've been pulled over by the police, and they've put a breathalyzer in your face. You've heard urban legends that address how to pass a breathalyzer, but are any of them true? Find out right now!

Primary Colors Are Red, Yellow and Blue, Right? Not Exactly

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Primary colors are the blocks from which all other colors are built. But there's a lot more to know about them than the basic red, yellow and blue we learned about in kindergarten.

What Exactly Is the Eye of the Sahara, aka the Richat Structure?

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In the western Sahara Desert lies a natural wonder that has intrigued scientists and adventurers for centuries. Known as the Richat Structure - or, more commonly, the Eye of the Sahara - this massive geological formation resembles a giant eye.

What Happened to MH370, the Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight?

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Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared in March 2014 as the Boeing 777 was en route to Beijing, China, leaving from Penang Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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