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5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)

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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.

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's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?

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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.

Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?

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To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?

What Type of Harajuku Fashion Are You?

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If you haven't explored the Japanese street fashions as of late, you may have missed the several types of fun and eccentric styles to incorporate into your wardrobes! Take this quiz to find out what type of Harajuku fashion you are.

The Pallas's Cat Is the Original Grumpy Wildcat

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Pallas's cats appear cantankerous, in part due to their flat faces and large, owl-like eyes with round pupils.

Why Is the Krebs Cycle Essential for Life as We Know It?

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The main function of the Krebs cycle is to produce energy, stored and transported as ATP or GTP, to keep the human body up and running.

How to Delete a Page in Word on Mac and Windows

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Can't figure out how to delete an entire page in Word? It's easy. We'll show you how.

Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest

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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

The Bullet Ant's Sting Packs a Painful Punch

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A bullet ant's sting will hurt for a long time, but it probably won't kill you.

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