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Ruby Chocolate Is Pink Perfection
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Ruby chocolate is becoming a worldwide confectionary sensation. HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore behind pink chocolate.
What's the deal with crocodile tears?
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Do crocodiles really have crocodile tears? Learn about crocodile tears and the history of the phrase.
Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?
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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.
What does gravity have to do with the big bang?
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Gravity and it's relationship to the big bang are explained in this article. Learn about the relationship between gravity and the big bang.
Are we at the beginning of the end of Western civilization?
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The end of Western civilization could be caused by any number of cultural occurrences. Learn about the end of Western civilization.
What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
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Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, but they work differently in batters and doughs. In a pinch, can you substitute one for the other?
What's Really Going on at the 'Dog Suicide Bridge'?
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Experts are baffled as to why dogs keep throwing themselves off Overtoun Bridge in Scotland. Are they lured by unseen scents or is something supernatural at work?
Can your hair turn white overnight?
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Of all the cosmetic problems to worry about waking up to - dark under-eye circles, a blemish on your nose, new stubble on your chin - a headful of white hair ranks pretty low on your list. Should you be more concerned?
Trovants Are Stones That Seem to Grow, Move and Reproduce
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Trovants, found only in a small town in Romania, are stones that actually seem to move and grow. But are they alive?
When Should You Use 'Then' vs. 'Than'?
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"Then" and "than" have confused some people for ever - probably because they sound alike. However, there's an easy way to know which word to use.