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How do erasers erase?

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Ahhhh, the good old No. 2 pencil and its oft-used eraser. Have you ever wondered exactly what science is at work when that pink, rubbery lifesaver eradicates your blunders?

Meteors burn up when they hit the Earth's atmosphere. Why doesn't the space shuttle?

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In science, we are learning about the atmosphere. It protects us from meteors because it burns them up. So, why doesn't the space shuttle burn up?

How Shrinky Dinks Work

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Shrinky Dinks are drawings or colorings on plastic that have been shrunken in an oven. Learn more about Shrinky Dinks at HowStuffWorks.

Queen Nefertiti in Secret Tomb Behind King Tut? It's Not That Simple

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Is Queen Nefertiti buried in a hidden chamber behind King Tut's tomb? Learn more about the Tut tomb in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Are millions of modern humans the direct descendants of Genghis Khan?

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Are millions of people the direct descendants of Genghis Khan? Find out and explore the history and genealogy of Genghis Khan.

How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!

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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.

Sistine Chapel Art Hides Secret Female Anatomy Symbols, Claims New Analysis

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Did Michelangelo hide symbols for human genitals in the Sistine Chapel artwork? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How to Succeed at Intermittent Fasting

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HowStuffWorks finds out the best tricks and tips for success at intermittent fasting, as well as the science behind it.

What If There Were No Stars?

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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?

Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?

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Treasure hunters think they might have found Nazi gold. Learn about the history of Nazi gold and why treasure hunters think they've found the Amber Room.

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