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What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name
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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
Are the Golden Arches really supposed to be giant french fries?
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Are McDonald's golden arches really suppose to be giant french fries? Check out this article for a brief history of McDonald's golden arches.
How Do You Measure Your Ring Size?
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You better measure it before you put a ring on it. At least that's what Beyoncé said, and she got herself an 18-carat stunner.
10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)
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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.
How Piano Wizard Works
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Piano Wizard is a unique teaching tool that works like a video game to teach people of all ages to play piano. Learn more about Piano Wizard at HowStuffWorks.
Why Can't You Wear White After Labor Day? Here's the Scoop
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In the John Waters movie "Serial Mom," a murderous mom (Kathleen Turner) attacks a woman for wearing white at the wrong time of year.
How Pain Works
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Pain is the most common reason people seek medical attention. But what actually is pain? How do you sense it? Learn how pain and pain perception work.