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Do cats really steal babies' breath?
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Cats often get a bad rap, but are our tykes really in danger? Learn if cats really steal babies' breath at HowStuffWorks.
Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?
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They're instantly recognizable - mostly for their color. We're talking about yellow legal pads. So who decided they'd be yellow, anyway?
Can you really feel the weather in your bones?
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Do changes in the weather cause you physical pain? Find out if you can really feel the weather in your bones.
Why do some IMAX screens seem smaller than others?
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We associate IMAX movies with big screens. But why do some IMAX screens seem smaller than others? Find out.
Is the Mystery of Namibia's Fairy Circles Finally Solved?
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In the Namib Desert, fairy circles have stumped researchers for decades. Where did they come from? One scientist thinks he's solved the mystery.
Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song
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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.
How Sunspots Work
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Sunspots are explained in this article. Learn about sunspots.
How Déjà Vu Works
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Déjà vu is the feeling that you have experienced a situation before even though you know you haven't. Learn about déjà vu and theories behind déjà vu.
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.
How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.