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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.
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.
How Pinterest Works
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What is Pinterest and why has it gotten so popular so quickly? Learn how Pinterest works in this article.
Who invented salted caramel?
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There's no such thing as a salted caramel tree, so where did the delicious concoction come from and why is it so yummy?
What Is Graphene? The Mind-boggling Wonder Material
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This is one 'supermaterial' that might actually live up to its hype. So what is graphene really, and why is it so versatile?