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Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.

Does juggling exercise your brain?

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Does juggling exercise your brain? Read about how juggling could boost your brainpower.

How Men Work

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The idea that men are better at math and science than women are is one of many stereotypes that doesn't hold up well under scientific scrutiny. Learn exactly what makes men different from women and find out whether other common perceptions about men are accurate.

Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Once

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A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.

Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism

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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why Humans Scream, Make Crazy Faces When Terrified

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Wouldn't keeping quiet help us get away from whatever's scaring us? What's the science behind the weird face and raw shout?

Scientists Discover Something Mind-blowing About How Usain Bolt Runs

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What is unique about the way Usain Bolt runs? Learn more about a new scientific study of Usain Bolt's stride in this HowStuffWorks artlcle.

This Physics Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Get Even 10 Right

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How will you REACT to this quiz? We're bringing in the big brains of physics to see if we can stump you. Do you have what it takes to pass without cheating?

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

Giant Squid, Giant Eyes ... But Relatively Small Optic Lobe

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A new study examines the optic lobes of giant squids. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn about giant squid eyes and brains.

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