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How Hammerhead Sharks Work
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Hammerhead sharks are funny-looking and not very dangerous to humans. Why do hammerhead sharks have that odd head? Explore the world of hammerheads.
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
Exploring the "G" in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
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Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation helps put the laws of gravity into a mathematical formula. And the gravitational constant is the "G" in that formula.
Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua Has Loads More to Tell Us
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Astronomers have determined that 'Oumuamua was probably kicked out of its own star system by an overbearing gas giant. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from?
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The 'Bloody Mary' ritual causes a ghastly apparition to materialize in a darkened room. Where did the Bloody Mary legend come from? Find out.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
Does It Rain on Other Planets?
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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.
Cellulite Causes and Treatments
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Cellulite is a common beauty skin problem. Learn more about how cellulite works at HowStuffWorks.
How does the NFL salary cap work?
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With the recent NFL draft, players are now negotiating contracts. How does the NFL's salary cap work?
Is humid air heavier than dry air?
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If humid air is just air plus water, then it has to be heavier than dry air, right? Sure, if it was only a matter of simple addition, but molecular physics is a lot like a bouncer at a club: Nothing gets in unless something else goes out.