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Let Kids Lose! Scientists Say It Helps Children Learn Better Judgment
A new study explores the effects of helping kids continually win. Learn how letting kids lose can contribute to their success at HowStuffWorks Now.
Electronegativity Is Like an Atomic Tug-of-War
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Electrons are attracted to some atoms more than others. If two atoms are of equal strength, the electrons will be equally shared. If one atom is stronger, the electrons will be pulled in that atom's direction.
Your Car's Steering Wheel Is Totally Nasty
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The interior of your car is a breeding ground for bacteria. But your steering wheel is the dirtiest surface around. HowStuffWorks explains.
The Great Red Spot May Expose Jupiter's Watery Secret
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Finding a reservoir of water on Jupiter is one of the most pressing issues in planetary science. Learn more about water on Jupiter at HowStuffWorks.
Do Fire-breathing Dragons Torch Their Teeth?
Fire will turn a human's teeth to dust. But what about a dragon's?
Do female praying mantises decapitate their mates?
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The male praying mantis has long been the butt of procreation jokes, but does he deserve this? Learn about praying mantis rituals at HowStuffWorks.
Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?
Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?
Are the Ica stones authentic?
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Humans riding dinosaurs: Sounds like a kid's dream come true! History tells us this couldn't possibly have happened, but the Ica stones say otherwise. So is there any truth to these allegedly ancient carvings, or are they just an elaborate hoax?
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.
What If You Shot a Gun in Space?
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Picture this: You're floating through space, minding your own business, when some super-scary alien attacks you. Clearly you need to defend yourself, but all you have is a handgun. Will it do you any good, or are you mincemeat?