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Debunking Hollywood's Car Explosion Fantasies
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Cars erupting into fireballs when they crash is a common movie trope, but it doesn't happen in real life.
The List of Countries That Start With Q Is Extremely Short
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Many people assume there must be several countries that start with Q. After all, the world contains nearly 200 countries. So it seems logical that more than one would begin with that letter. But when you look at country names in English, the list is unexpectedly short.
What if I crossed my eyes for 10 minutes?
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What if I crossed my eyes for 10 minutes? Would they stick that way forever?
Cosmogony
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Cosmogony, the study of the origin and development of the universe as a whole and of the individual bodies that compose it.
What is the ideal temperature for a refrigerator?
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You know that the purpose of a refrigerator is to slow down the growth of bacteria, but what temperature should you set your refrigerator to so that it slows bacteria, but doesn't hurt food that doesn't freeze well? Find out in this article.
How do the automobile ignition keys with chips embedded in them work?
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A friend of mine just bought a new car and it has a neat security feature. The ignition key has what looks like a microchip embedded in it. The owners manual says that without this chip, the engine either will not start or will start and then die immediately. How does this microchip on the key prevent the engine from starting?
Can your laptop battery be overcharged?
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Can your laptop battery be overcharged? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn about laptop batteries being overcharged.
Make Deodorant out of Cornstarch and Baking Soda
It's easy. It works and it saves you money. Learn more about making deodorant out of cornstarch and baking soda.
What are the respiratory conditions of emphysema?
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Emphysema occurs when the small air sacs in your lungs become damaged and destroyed. Learn more about emphysema by reading this article.
How Emojis Work
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HowStuffWorks learns about emojis, those little pics that people use to represent their feelings or avoid misunderstandings. Poop emoji, anyone?