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We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
'Pilot's Glory': Why a Rainbow Encircles an Airplane Shadow on Clouds
Very specific atmospheric conditions and just the right perspective are necessary to see the phenomenon.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?
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Some of us get it, some of us don't, but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to poison ivy, the three-leaved menace?
What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?
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Never heard of tonsil stones? They're nasty little stones that can form in your throat. So should you freak out if you have them?
Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence
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HowStuffWorks looks at the extremely short, extremely ineffective border fence diving Russia and Norway.
How to Unshrink Your Clothes
We've all accidentally put something in the dryer that we shouldn't have. If a garment comes out two sizes small, follow our tips for ways to unshrink it.
Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?
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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.
Could you run a TV network from your home?
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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.