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Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves

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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.

Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?

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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.

Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!

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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?

6 Charts to Help Explain Climate Change

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The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.

How to Replace Your Car's Alternator Belt

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Your car's serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives lots of things like the car's alternator and power steering pump. So how do you replace it when it's starting to fail?

What Does CC Mean in Email?

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Most of us use the CC function in our email accounts all the time, but do you know what CC actually means and how it works?

Does Your Home Need a Whole-house Surge Protector?

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A whole-house surge protector can defend an entire house from voltage spikes coming off the electrical grid.

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