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Why do banjos sound so twangy?
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Banjos have a distinct twangy sound due to a combination of acoustics, physics and musicianship. Learn more about why banjos sound twangy.
Trovants Are Stones That Seem to Grow, Move and Reproduce
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Trovants, found only in a small town in Romania, are stones that actually seem to move and grow. But are they alive?
Can We Guess What State Your Soulmate Is From?
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Finding that special someone can be a drag, but with this quiz, you're just a few steps closer to discovering the state that created the one and only darling for you!
Do Marfa Lights Come From UFOs, Cars, the Military or Ghosts?
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You would have to drive 500 miles (805 km) east of the tiny desert town called Marfa to reach Dallas, and just 60 miles Southwest would take you to the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. This desolate landscape is dominated by Mitchell Flat, broken intermittently by low, rolling peaks of the Chinati Mountains.
The Morpho Butterfly: One of Few Species to Live Up to Its Hype
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When people think of the tropics, they often imagine lush green forests, towering trees and flashes of color flitting between the leaves. One of the most iconic and dazzling sights in this landscape is the morpho butterfly, especially the brilliant blue morpho.
Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
How can I tell when to text and when to call?
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Should you text or call when asking someone out on a date? See the pros and cons and see if a text or call is better at Discovery Health.
Why Does Coffee Make Your Breath So Bad?
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Why does coffee make your breath so bad? Since giving up this daily indulgence is out of the question, learn how to lessen the odor at HowStuffWorks.
Why We Feel Hungry … Even When We're Not
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Hunger doesn't always feel like a grumble in the tummy. Find out how our bodies alert us to hunger, even when we don't need food, at HowStuffWorks.
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.