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Aphantasia: When Your Mind's Eye Is Blank
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It sounds like it might be a creativity killer not to be able to picture things in your head, but some experts say it has advantages and disadvantages.
Why Did the U.S. Experience a Coin Shortage?
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Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?
What's the Meaning of 420 and Why Is 4/20 Weed Day?
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Nope, it's not the police code for marijuana possession. It has a much cooler origin story. Find out about the meaning of 420.
5 Reasons People Still Refuse to Own a Microwave Oven
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The microwave oven is a ubiquitous appliance in kitchens today, but don't we all have that one holdout friend who still refuses to own one?
Hear Sounds When Watching Silent Videos? It Might Be Synesthesia
Some people hear what they see. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Do female praying mantises decapitate their mates?
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The male praying mantis has long been the butt of procreation jokes, but does he deserve this? Learn about praying mantis rituals at HowStuffWorks.
What is Littlewood's law of miracles?
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Is there law to indicate how often miracles occur? Math professor John Littlewood seemed to think so.
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.
Is it rude to talk about your salary?
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Should you share your income with dinner guests? Maybe not. Learn why talking about your salary might or might not be a good idea at HowStuffWorks.
Is humid air heavier than dry air?
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If humid air is just air plus water, then it has to be heavier than dry air, right? Sure, if it was only a matter of simple addition, but molecular physics is a lot like a bouncer at a club: Nothing gets in unless something else goes out.