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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?

Donald Glover Loves the Social Message in 'Solo'

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'Solo: A Star Wars Story' has a social conscience, and Donald Glover, who plays Lando, is just the guy to embrace it. Read more at HowStuffWorks.

How could a laser pointer take down a plane?

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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.

How do they test casino dice?

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The craps table is always a casino hot spot, but how can you be sure the game's legit? Learn more about casino dice testing at HowStuffWorks.

Will birds really abandon their young if humans disturb the nest?

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Will a mama bird really abandon its young at the slightest sign of human interference? Learn about baby birds and their mothers at HowStuffWorks.

What are the Nazca lines?

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Long before crop circles captured the world's imagination, a Peruvian culture called the Nazca went about creating a series of intricate lines -- sometimes in the shapes of animals -- on the desert floor. But how'd they do it -- and why?

What happens if you eat boogers?

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Ever wonder what happens if you eat your boogers? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?

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In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.

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