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New Ruling Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals on Planes
Some airline passengers have tried to skip paying pet fees by claiming their dogs, cats or even pigs are emotional support animals. But a new ruling has put an end to that.
You Can't Buy Anything for a Penny Anymore, Not Even a Penny
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HowStuffWorks looks into items that should cost a penny, like penny candy or penny stocks, but they don't.
Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua Has Loads More to Tell Us
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Astronomers have determined that 'Oumuamua was probably kicked out of its own star system by an overbearing gas giant. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Benefits of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person
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What do Donald Trump, Bob Dole and LeBron James have in common? A tendency to talk about themselves in the third person. But is it just egotism or is there a hidden benefit to saying your name rather than "I"?
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.
Some Space Junk Fell Through Your Roof. Who'll Pay to Fix That?
Space isn't so far away, and falling junk can cause personal and property damage. What to do? The risk and remedies aren't completely clear.
Sign Language Interpreters Steal the Show During COVID-19 News Conferences
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Sign language interpreters provide critical lifelines to the deaf community, especially during crises. So who exactly are these superhero signers?
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.
What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?
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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.