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What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?
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These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?
11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean
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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?
Why Breathing Through Your Nose Is Best
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We've probably all been breathing wrong our entire lives. Why is that? Experts suggest we should focus on breathing through our noses and most of us don't.
Having a Cherokee Ancestor Doesn't Necessarily Make You Cherokee Too
HowStuffWorks looks at what's legally required to join the Cherokee Nation.
Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers
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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?
Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.
Should Licensed Drivers Be Tested Periodically?
Experts say there's no real benefit from retesting experienced drivers, except in special situations. HowStuffWorks looks at the reality.
Where Have All the Seashells Gone?
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All that seashell collecting you've been doing actually hurts the environment.
The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary
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Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.