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If You Hear a Scream in a Movie, It's Probably the Wilhelm Scream

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You may not know it, but you've probably heard it hundreds of times. It's the same scream of agony that's been used over and over in films since 1977.

What Is Freon and How Does It Work?

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Freon AC is a colorless gas that absorbs heat and humidity. But it's being phased out in the United States, so what does your AC unit use to keep cool?

How Does Google Maps Predict Traffic?

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Your smartphone can help Google figure out traffic patterns. To learn how the Google Maps app uses driver-provided data, visit HowStuffWorks.

Alkali Metals: Elements in the First Column of the Periodic Table

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Although the term might be unfamiliar, you know all about alkali metals. Ever used salt or eaten a banana? So, what special properties do these elements have?

Parsley vs. Cilantro: Same Family, Totally Different Flavor Profile

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They’re green, leafy, and often mistaken for each other on the chopping block. But the parsley vs. cilantro matchup reveals a surprising number of differences in flavor, use, and even aroma.

How can llamas help defeat biological weapons?

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Sure, llamas are our friends. But little did we know that these fuzzy, camel-like creatures might save us all should the End come in the form of a biological attack.

10 'Harmless' Things You Should Really Wash Your Hands After Touching

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Of course you wash your hands after you use the restroom or work the room at a networking event. But what about after you play beer pong? Or cuddle a duckling?

How and Why Are Documents Redacted?

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The U.S. Justice Department had to release a redacted affidavit related to the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. How does the redaction process work?

Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal

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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.

How does your body digest a cigarette?

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Can you body really digest a cigarette? Not really -- those chemicals just aren't useful for its functions. Find out how your body digests a cigarette.

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