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How the Google Phone Works
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The Google phone could be the next big thing in the world of wireless communications. Learn about the Google phone and how the Google phone will work.
What causes laptop batteries to overheat?
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Dell and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that 4.1 million laptop batteries could short-circuit under the right conditions, causing an explosion or a fire. Learn how.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
20 Years On, Oprah's Favorite Things Gift List Is Still Going Strong
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Oprah's holiday gift list is 20 this year, and it's as popular as ever. Jack, Miles and Anna of The Daily Zeitgeist dissect the Oprah effect.
What Kind of Bender Are You From "The Legend of Korra"?
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Which element is strongest in your personality? Are you an airbender like Korra, a waterbender like Kya, an earthbender like Kuvira or a firebender like that #HotBoySummer Mako? There's only one way to find out - play this quiz!
The Phrase 'Hair of the Dog' Has Surprisingly Literal Origins
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If you've ever been to brunch after a night of too much celebrating, you've probably heard about using the "hair of the dog" to cure your queasiness. It usually pops up when someone suggests that a little more alcohol could help you shake off hangover symptoms.
A Human's Sense of Smell Is Actually as Good as a Dog's
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A new report says humans' sense of smell is similar to other mammals'. HowStuffWorks looks at how the myth got started that ours was worse.
The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Tax Notice vs. IRS Audit
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That IRS letter in your mail box may not be so bad. Find out about the differences between an IRS notice and an audit. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Should you unplug your electronics during a thunderstorm?
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It would be nice if our electronic devices doubled as handy, lightning-proof talismans to ward off danger during a thunderstorm. Sadly, that sounds more like sorcery than science. In the meantime, maybe you should just leave them off and unplugged.