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How Waterslides Work
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It's a leap of faith onto a curvy, steep, wet chute... Discover how the principles of physics are at work on with water slides.
What Was Before the Big Bang?
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Before the big bang, the universe existed as an incredibly small singularity. Learn about what existed before the Big Bang.
The Solar System: Planets and Formation Explained
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While we generally picture the sun and planets when thinking about our solar system, it also consists of comets, asteroids and hundreds of moons.
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
How Wine Fraud Works
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Whether by tampering with the bottle or the liquid inside, wine fraudsters have fooled billionaires and connoisseurs. Learn how wine fraud works at HowStuffWorks.
Can wearing magnets really repel sharks?
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You may be able to repel sharks simply by wearing some magnets. But what's so abhorrent about a magnet to a shark? Find out why magnets repel sharks.
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
How Molecular Gastronomy Works
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Molecular gastronomy is the art and science of selecting, preparing, serving and enjoying food. Learn about molecular gastronomy at HowStuffWorks.
Squeaky Brakes: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them
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My brakes are making an odd squeaking noise. Why are my brakes squeaking?