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Why is sugar sticky?

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Sugar becomes sticky when mixed with water. But why? Find out why sugar is sticky at HowStuffWorks.

Brace Yourself: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't

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If bananas are berries and strawberries aren't, what in the world is a berry anyway? HowStuffWorks digs.

On a Scale From 1 to 10, How Deep Are You?

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Life is a bit like a swimming pool; some people like to wade around on the deep side of things, and others stick to the shallow end. How deep are you?

Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!

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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.

Neighbor-spoofing Robocalls Are the New Nuisance

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People are being bombarded by telemarketing calls with numbers that look local, but aren't. The FCC is cracking down on these scammers.

How does a master key work?

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A master key can open many different types of locks. Find out how a master key works.

Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.