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Do People Really Lose Body Parts by Sticking Them Out of a Car Window?
Is sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car really dangerous? Learn more about traumatic injuries in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
When College-bound Kids Have Their Acceptances Revoked
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Every year, colleges revoke about 1 percent to 2 percent of their admission offers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Does the U.S. President Have to Live in the White House?
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What if a president's personal digs are nicer than the presidential ones? What happens then? Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts
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Tungsten's hardness and heat resistance make it a must for products like rocket engine nozzles, armor-piercing bullets and even the humble light bulb filament. In fact, pure tungsten boils at 10,030 F, the same as the photosphere of the sun.
What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?
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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.
How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky
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Winter is the perfect time to look for Orion's Belt in the Northern Hemisphere. If you're new to stargazing, we'll show you how to find it.
Molasses: The Sticky Story of a Dark and Syrupy Sweetener
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The wonderfully thick, dark syrup called molasses has been used in cooking for centuries and is still prized around the world today for its smokey sweetness.
Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs
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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.
How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long
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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?