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Exploring the "G" in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
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Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation helps put the laws of gravity into a mathematical formula. And the gravitational constant is the "G" in that formula.
How Solenoids Work
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You use solenoids every day without ever knowing it. So what exactly are they and how do they work?
Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted
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It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.
Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
The Curse of Beauty: How Helen of Troy Was Blamed for Sparking the Trojan War
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She was said to be the most beautiful woman in Greece and the bearer of the "face that launched a thousand ships."
Are You Hopelessly Devoted to "Grease"?
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"Grease" is a beloved movie featuring some of the most iconic characters in pop culture history. How much do you remember about this high school musical?
Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History
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What various ways have people poisoned each other through history? Learn more about alternative poisons in this HowStuffWorks article.
What Gets Left In, Out on In-Flight Movies Nowadays?
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The rules have changed on what gets censored on in-flight movies nowadays. HowStuffWorks looks at the new rules on censorship on airlines.
Why Do We Get So Much Pleasure From Symmetry?
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Why do we love looking at a perfectly stacked display of soup cans or six flower petals around a stamen? Our brains seem wired for it -- but why?
The April Fools' Day Quiz
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If you think you know everything there is to know about pranks and hoaxes, the joke just may be on you. Take this quiz to learn why the merrymaking day came to be, how it's celebrated in different places and some of the best pranks of all time.