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How MP3 Files Work
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MP3 files took CDs a step further, compressing audio data down to a manageable file size -- and it still sounds great! Learn about the miracle of MP3.
The Glass Armonica: A Harmonious Invention by Benjamin Franklin
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Learn about the Glass Armonica, a unique musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin. The glass armonica produces beautiful, haunting sounds by rubbing wet fingers on tuned glass bowls.
Do Plants Feel Pain? A Primer on Plant Neurobiology
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Though they may be stuck in one place, plants have proven to possess a surprising array of capabilities. But the ability to feel pain? Scientists are learning that the possibility isn't as crazy as it sounds.
10 Extreme Motor Sports for Thrill Seekers
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Ice racing may sound like a reckless stunt, but it's an actual motor sport. Learn about 10 extreme motor sports for thrill seekers at HowStuffWorks.
How does Pop Rocks candy work?
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There's a candy called 'Pop Rocks.' When you put it in your mouth it makes a loud popping sound and it feels really weird! How do Pop Rocks work?
How Earthbag Homes Work
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Earthbag homes are exactly what they sound like. They're houses built from bags full of earth. Learn more about earthbag homes and how to build them.
How Self-cleaning Ovens Work
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Getting your oven dirty is easy. Getting it clean again is another matter entirely. Self-cleaning ovens sound good, but do they really work as well as their makers promise?
How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious "common knowledge."
Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.