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The World's Largest Waterfall Is Deep Underwater
The Denmark Strait cataract dwarfs every other waterfall in the world, but you can't see it because it's deep under the Atlantic Ocean.
Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History
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On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.
The 'Einstein' Tile: Mathematicians Find a Shape That Never Repeats
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A new geometric shape called the "einstein" shape has been discovered and when you tile it, no repeating pattern emerges.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
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The successes of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero during the first six months of World War II stunned Western observers. Its dominance was frightening, but soon surpassed. Learn about the rise and fall of the A6M Zero, and its unique design specifications.
Kindness Quotes to Inspire Positivity and Connection
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Kindness is always a good idea. As Aesop said, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous
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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.
What's the world's longest-running circus?
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Which is the world's longest-running circus? It depends on who you ask. Find out the longest-running one at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
How did a programmer find sex offenders on MySpace?
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When MySpace claimed it couldn't patrol its profiles for sexual predators, Wired News editor and former hacker Kevin Poulsen took it as a challenge.