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The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?
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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.
Why Don't We Notice We're Blinking?
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Most eye blinks aren't noticeable, even though they occur frequently. Find out how researchers explain this at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Is the Biggest Number? 6 Astronomical Contenders
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As a child, when trying to come up with the biggest number possible, you might have said "infinity plus one." While technically infinity is the largest number because you cannot run out of numbers, the biggest numbers that we know of are still difficult to count but a bit more quantifiable.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?
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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.
The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame
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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.
Science Explains Why We Have Favorite Colors
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We all have favorite colors. But have you ever considered why you like one color more than another?
Did an Eye Deformity Affect da Vinci's Painting?
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Leonardo da Vinci may have had an eye condition called exotropia. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Are lefties better at sports?
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There are no left-handed sports exactly, but lefties seem to have an advantage in some sports. Learn which sports might be called left-handed sports.