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What's the deal with crocodile tears?
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Do crocodiles really have crocodile tears? Learn about crocodile tears and the history of the phrase.
Do fish ever really rain from the sky?
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Could fish rain from the sky? Things like this don't really happen, right? Find out.
Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?
We humans have figured out a lot of strange ways to measure the weather. A cricket's chirps can tell us the temperature. The open scales on a pinecone signal a dry spell. But can a ring around the moon really predict rainy days ahead?
How can a bracelet track your heart rate?
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Can you depend on a bracelet to track your heart rate while you're working out? Learn about heart rate bracelets at HowStuffWorks.
How dangerous are knife-throwing acts?
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Knife throwing is very dangerous. But there are strategies that a knife-thrower uses to keep an act as safe as possible. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?
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Frunks, usually reserved for VW Beetles and classic European sports cars, are moving into the mainstream, as trunks take a front seat.
Are cheat codes really cheating?
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Asking whether a cheat code constitutes as cheating may seem silly. But the purpose and history of cheat codes might surprise you. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why don't movie theaters have ushers anymore?
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Movie theater ushers used to be a common sight in the golden age of cinema. So why don't movie theaters have ushers anymore? Find out.
Who Were the First People to Brew Beer?
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Beer is one of the world's oldest beverages. How did people discover beer? Find out at HowStuffWorks.