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Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day
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Static electricity happens when there's an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. It's when those charges get released that we feel that infamous spark.
The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.
What if I stuck my finger in an electrical outlet?
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Injuries from electrical outlets can injure, maim, or even kill you. Find out exactly what could happen if you stick your finger in an outlet.
How Gene Pools Work
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The physical you is a result of your DNA, and your DNA is part of the human gene pool. Find out what the "gene pool" really is and what happens when it shrinks.
Did Charles Manson audition for 'The Monkees'?
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Can you imagine Charles Manson competing with Davy Jones to head up 'The Monkees'? Legend says it happened, but only HowStuffWorks knows the truth.
Demon Face Syndrome: A Rare Neurological Disorder
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Your brain is your best friend — until it decides to go rogue. And that's pretty much what happens with demon face syndrome, aka prosopometamorphopsia, aka PMO.
How Famine Works
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Famine might bring to mind historical tragedies or modern media coverage of tiny children with swollen bellies. But how does the unimaginable -- a widespread loss of food -- actually happen?
Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?
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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.
Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable?
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If you're wandering on the beach and happen upon a large mass of some sort of waxy substance, take a closer look. It could be the rare 'floating gold' of the sea: ambergris.
Science Projects for Kids: Producing Sounds
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With Science Projects for Kids: Producing Sounds you'll discover why and how sound happens. Join us and have lots of fun while you're learning.