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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.

What is the angel hair phenomenon?

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The "angel hair phenomenon" sounds like a best-selling pasta dish from your local Italian restaurant. Or maybe we're just hungry. But if this phenomenon isn't related to tasty cuisine, what's it all about -- and are angels actually involved?

What's the Difference Between Analog and Digital Technology?

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Can you explain the basic difference between analog and digital technology?

90s Rappers: 10 of the Scene's Most Influential Artists

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The 1990s are widely considered the golden age of hip-hop, when the genre grew from a cultural movement into a global force. These influential 90s rappers not only shaped the sound of rap music but also made waves in politics, pop culture, and beyond.

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was considered the most sophisticated aircraft Lockheed had ever built. The distinctive sight and sound of the P-38 would make it one of the best-known aircraft of the war. Learn more about the unique P-38 Lightning plane.

If You Own 15/30 of These Things, You're Officially a VSCO Girl

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Scrunchies, puka shell necklace and Fjallraven backpacks, oh, my! These are just a few of the many items in the VSCO girl starter pack. Any of them sound familiar? Take our quiz to see if you can count yourself among this generation's cool girls!

What's Your Gaelic Name?

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Gaelic languages, and especially Gaelic names, have a magical quality, in part due to the vanishing and poetic nature of the Gaelic languages. Gaelic names pack a lot of meaning into a few short sounds. Which Gaelic name is meant for you? Take this quiz and find out!

Solfeggio Frequencies: Healing Tones or Pseudoscience?

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Solfeggio frequencies are specific sound frequencies that have been around for centuries and are believed to have powerful effects on the human body and mind. Many claim that these six measurable tones can stimulate healing, reduce stress, and even awaken intuition. But what does the science actually say?

5 Pine Snake Variations in North America

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The pine snake is one of the most interesting and robust reptiles you'll find slithering through the pine woods and sandy soils of North America. Belonging to the species Pituophis melanoleucus, these nonvenomous snakes are known for their large size, powerful build and distinctive hissing sounds when threatened.

How Alien Hand Syndrome Works

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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.

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