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Why Are Magnetars So Scary?
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A magnetar is a neutron star with a super-strong magnetic field. Astronomers consider them among the scariest objects in the universe, but why?
Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
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Funerals have undergone some major adjustments since the 1960s. Learn more about modern funerals at HowStuffWorks.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
What's Really Going on at the 'Tesla Tower'?
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There's a mysterious tower in Texas that strongly resembles Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower. Its constructors say they're testing some new forms of electromagnetic waves. But is something else going on?
Hunting for Martians in the Most Extreme Desert on Earth
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Life-hunting rovers are going to Mars in 2020. HowStuffWorks tracks their adventures on Earth and wonders what the Martian life will be named, if found.
What Happens If You Wreck a Car on a Test-drive?
If you're test-driving a car from a dealership and an accident occurs, who's on the hook: you or your dealership? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Noob or Not? How Much Do You Know About Fortnite?
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Described by The New Yorker as a cross between Minecraft and "The Hunger Games," this video game is insanely popular among teens (and others). Are you a pro?
Can I get cancer from one cigarette?
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A 2010 report about the dangers of smoking led to headlines warning 'One Cigarette Can Kill You!' So can one cigarette kill, or is it more complex?
Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.