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Venomous vs. Poisonous: Is There a Difference?
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Venomous and poisonous mean very different things and are often used incorrectly. We'll clear up the confusion.
Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms
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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?
Skipping Stones on Ice Makes Crazy Sci-fi Sounds
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You know that sound synonymous with a certain laser blaster from a galaxy far, far away? Yeah. It sounds like that.
Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'
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Despite the established benefits of reading, books aren't accessible to everyone. One new study tried to change that with book vending machines.
Do a Person's Fingerprints Change After Death?
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Our fingerprints serve to definitively identify us forever, right? But do they? How long do fingerprints remain usable as identification after we are dead?
No More Sweet Tooth? Science Turns Off Sugar Cravings in Mice
Could manipulating the human brain's desire for sweet foods lead to new weight control methods and better treatments for eating disorders?
Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?
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Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for a crime they may not have committed. HowStuffWorks looks at this controversial trial.
What If Everyone in the World Recycled?
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If you don't recycle, you should. If you do recycle, you should do more. And what if everybody in the world started to recycle? At the very least, it would help us attack that enormous plastic patch in the middle of the ocean.
Is It Rude to Ask Who Someone Voted For?
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You may be curious about your friend's politics, but watch how much you pry. Learn if it's rude to ask someone who they voted for at HowStuffWorks.
Why does ginger settle an upset stomach?
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The compounds that are responsible for ginger's strong taste can also help soothe your stomach. Learn why ginger soothes upset stomachs.