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The Ultimate Moon Quiz
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Wolves supposedly howl at it, a fairy tale claims a cow once jumped over it and legends say if you look hard enough, there's a man in it. Yes, the moon has a prominent place in popular culture, but there's a lot you might not know about Earth's little orbiting friend. Why doesn't it have soil? Why is its gravity so important? And are we really thinking of going back soon?
NASA Announces New Solar System Packed With Seven Planets
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NASA announces a discovery of seven nearby Earth-sized planets. Learn more about the TRAPPIST-1 planets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
Dream: I am in a natural or manmade disaster
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Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which you are caught in natural or manmade disasters.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Why Do Sheepshead Fish Have 'Human' Teeth?
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The sheepshead fish is a curiosity to anglers and marine biologists alike. This unique species, found along the Atlantic coast of North America, has long received attention for its strange dental structure, resembling that of humans.
Can animals predict the weather?
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If animals predict the weather, could they save human lives? Learn if animals predict the weather, or if they have a meteorolgoical sixth sense.
Two for Teegarden: Pint-sized Star System Discovered Right Next Door
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HowStuffWorks looks at the Teegarden star system, which has two Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting the ancient star right on our galactic doorstep.
What's the Difference Between a Tortoise and a Turtle?
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Tortoises and turtles both have prehistoric looking shells and look very much alike, but what's the difference?
What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know
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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.