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No One Knows What Caused a Massive 1908 Explosion in Siberia

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Theories surrounding the source of the Tunguska blast that rocked the Siberian region in 1908 abound. But the exact cause is still a mystery.

Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests

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Do men's beards harbor more microbes than a dog's fur does? HowStuffWorks looks at a study that says yes.

The Scutoid: How We Discover New Shapes

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Spanish researchers recently uncovered a new geometric shape that allows human tissue to curve. But how?

Is there a blood test for depression?

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Depression is difficult to diagnose, but blood testing could prove useful in the future. Learn more about depression blood tests at HowStuffWorks.

How can a telescope see through time?

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Light travels pretty rapidly, but when it comes to faraway galaxies, that light takes a while to reach our telescopes. In fact, the light you see might actually be from billions of years ago.

Does the 'Star Trek' theme really have lyrics?

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Think you know the 'Star Trek' theme like the back of your hand? Get the scoop on the song's elusive lyrics at HowStuffWorks.

Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?

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We humans have figured out a lot of strange ways to measure the weather. A cricket's chirps can tell us the temperature. The open scales on a pinecone signal a dry spell. But can a ring around the moon really predict rainy days ahead?

Do men and women need different cleansers?

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Do men and women need different cleansers? Take a look if different cleansers are better for certain genders.

Are we at the beginning of the end of Western civilization?

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The end of Western civilization could be caused by any number of cultural occurrences. Learn about the end of Western civilization.

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