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Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
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A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Can We Manufacture Water Out of Thin Air?
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The manufacturing of water is a concept that will help the development of places with water shortages. Learn about the concept of water manufacturing.
What if an astronaut went on a space walk without wearing a space suit?
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Because an Earth-like environment is created within a spacesuit, it allows you to walk around in space in relative safety. But outer space is an extremely hostile place and could kill you if you aren't protected.
Cow Burps, Not Farts, Are the Real Problem
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How can a feed additive reduce cow burps? Learn how a feed additive reduce cow burps at HowStuffWorks Now.
Orion Nebula Is Scene of Epic Star Battle
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In this stellar nursery, firstborn stars are ruthless.
Quiz: Can You Tell Climate Change Fact From Fiction?
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Think you can tell the facts from myths of climate change? Find out with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.