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Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
How John Williams Composes So Many Unforgettable Film Scores
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The composer who gave us the scores for movies such as "Star Wars," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "Jaws" has just marked his 90th birthday.
Not So Funny: The Mysterious 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic
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In 1962, at a girls' school in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa, some schoolgirl giggles turned into a countrywide health crisis.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?
If airbags are so safe, why doesn't my car have more?
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Airbag safety has become a real issue for drivers as car accidents increase. Learn more about airbag safety here.
What do the UL marks on so many products mean?
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A large number of electronic devices carry "UL" marks. You can find them on everything from Christmas lights to digital camcorders. What does this logo mean?
So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?
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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.
Graupel Isn't Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail, So What the Heck Is It?
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Not to be confused with sleet, graupel is actually an interesting mix of snow and ice. But it's not hail. Graupel, get to know it.
The Bullfrog Is So Resilient, It's Invasive
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You’ve probably heard them before you’ve seen them. The booming "jug-o-rum" call of the bullfrog (sometimes spelled bull frog) is a signature sound in North American wetlands.
15 Black Gemstones for Not-so-inner Goth Vibes
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Some gems dazzle with rainbow brilliance. Others whisper their power in deep, dark silence. Black gemstones aren't flashy, but they hold serious weight in style, symbolism and geology.