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Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds

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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.

What is groaning cheese?

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While it may seem strange, new moms used to expect cheese on their big days. Learn more about the history of the groaning cheese at HowStuffWorks.

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

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.

The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Quiz

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Think you're the ultimate Sherlock Holmes fan? Take our quiz on the life and legends of the great detective himself to find out!

The Firearm Safety Quiz

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Getting flippant with guns can cost you dearly. How much do you know about firearm safety? Take this quiz to find out.

What Is the Mohorovicic Discontinuity and Can Humans Ever Reach It?

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This seismic boundary lies within Earth between the bottom of crust and the uppermost mantle. But nobody has ever dug down deep enough to confirm it exists. So does it?

Why Does Earth Spin?

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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?

Who Invented the Assembly Line?

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The assembly line didn't kick off with Henry Ford and the Model T, but Ford played a big role in changing the landscape of manufacturing forever.

How to Clean Fuel Injectors at Home

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If your car is feeling sluggish or struggling with rough idling, you might be dealing with clogged fuel injectors. Over time, fuel deposits can build up in the injectors, affecting their ability to spray fuel efficiently into the combustion chamber.

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