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The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense
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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?
Perpendicular Lines Create All the Right Angles in the World
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If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, they are parallel to each other and will never intersect.
Is there a speed of darkness?
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Everyone knows that nothing travels faster than the speed of light, but how does the speed of dark compare? Read on to find out!
What if You Really Ate 50 Eggs Like in 'Cool Hand Luke'?
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In the classic film "Cool Hand Luke," the title character gulps down 50 hard-boiled eggs in less than an hour. Is this a trick you can (or should) try at home?
Do dealerships make more off new or used cars?
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New cars cost more than used cars, so dealerships must make more off the new ones, right? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds
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Converting kilogram measurements into pounds is not hard. We'll show you the textbook way plus two quick-and-dirty shortcuts.
Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't
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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
What Did Isaac Newton Discover? 10 of Sir Isaac Newton's Inventions
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Almost 300 years after his death, Sir Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential thinkers in history. What are some of his most enduring inventions?
How Credit Scores Work
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Your credit score determines how much you pay for life's needs. Find out about FICO and the Beacon system and get tips on raising your credit score.