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Are Bug Zappers Bad News?

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Not only do bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, they also can serve you up a side of bacteria with your burger.

Walking Under a Ladder: What's Behind This Superstition?

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There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?

Is it true that drowned women always float face-up?

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One piece of American folklore usually passed around as fact is that drowned women always float face-up. Is this true? Find out.

What's an Accretion Disk?

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Accretion disks are one way that we can spot stars and even black holes. Learn more about accretion disks at HowStuffWorks.

A New Green Solution for Dyeing Blue Denim

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From the chemicals that pollute and the massive use of water, the traditional method of dyeing blue jeans is an environmental disaster. Nanoparticles made from wood pulp might be the answer to the problem.

Are You More Book Smart or Street Smart?

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Show off how smart you are with this savvy quiz, where we will determine if you absorb information through books or from other people. No need to bring a pencil, calculator or paper either, because all you'll need is your clever mind!

There Are Three Types of Toddlers, Which Do You Have?

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From the terrible twos to the baby Einsteins to the child so good you're not entirely sure they're yours, what can you expect when you hear the patter of tiny feet in your own home?

Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Comparing Long Necks

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Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus species are easy to confuse. They're two dinosaurs, both giants, both sauropods, but vastly different in some key ways.

Liger vs. Tigon: Same Kinds of Parents, Very Different Qualities

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When it comes to hybrid big cats, the battle of liger vs. tigon roars louder than a lion's call across the savanna. Both are hybrid offspring of lions and tigers, two of the most powerful big cats on Earth.

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