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What if a black hole formed near our solar system?
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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?
How Chili Peppers Work
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Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes them so hot? Learn all about chili peppers.
9 Halloween Attractions That Went Too Far
Can a Halloween attraction be sued for being too scary? It's already happened. When else did attractions get out of control - at least for some visitors?
Food Packaging 101
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Food packaging 101 will teach you about food packed into a box, tub, carton, can, jug or bag. Get all about the basics of food packaging 101.
All Fun and Games: The Best Board Games Quiz
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Choose your game piece, and get ready to roll the dice! Take our quiz to see how much you know about the best board games of the past and present.
The Ultimate 'Modern Family' Quiz
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"Modern Family" has been a comedy hit since it premiered in 2009. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the extended Pritchett/Dunphy/Tucker clan.
The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?
The Glass Lizard, aka Glass Snake, Makes Its Tail Shatter
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Today, we’re diving into the world of the glass snake, more commonly known as a glass lizard. They aren’t actually snakes at all; they’re several species of legless lizard. That's right, glass lizards look an awful lot like snakes, but they have some key differences that set them apart.
A Fire Hose May Stop a Riot. A Water Cannon Will
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After the North Dakota protests, these 'less-lethal' weapons have gotten some attention. HowStuffWorks Now gives you the scoop on water cannons.
How to Treat Poison Sumac
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Poison sumac is even more toxic than its cousins, poison ivy and poison oak, in its ability to cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.