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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?
Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.
Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?
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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.
How does the ball return work on a coin-operated pool table?
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On a coin-operated pool table, if you hit one of the numbered balls into a pocket, the ball goes into a locked storage compartment. If you hit the cue ball into a pocket, the table returns it. How does the pool table tell the difference?
Chloroplasts Are the Plant Cells That Manufacture Energy
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Chloroplasts are where some of the most miraculous chemistry on Earth goes down.
What Makes Glass Transparent?
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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.
Kidney Stones Are Excruciating, But the Source of Pain Is Surprising
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Having kidney stones can feel like you've been stabbed in the back. But is it the stones causing the searing pain or is it something else?
Ascaris Lumbricoides: The Stomach Worm Nobody Wants
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We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a type of intestinal nematode infection that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
When Is It OK to Drive in the Emergency Lane?
That driver who uses the highway shoulder in bad traffic could face penalties. Learn when driving in the emergency lane is legal at HowStuffWorks.