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Should you hang up your landline during a thunderstorm?
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If you're in a thunderstorm, then your top priority is safety. It might sound like a good idea to call your loved ones and let them know you're okay, but hold the phone a moment. See those lightning bolts outside? They've got other ideas.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
What's a polymer?
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Polymers are the basic components in so many of the products we use each day. Learn how more about how polymers work.
What if There Were No Cockroaches?
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Cockroaches are among the most reviled creatures on the planet. They bring bacteria and allergens wherever they go - along with severe cases of the creepy crawlies. But would we really want to live in a world devoid of these little pests?
Can we create a real Jurassic Park?
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Is a real Jurassic Park possible, or is the idea purely science fiction? Learn about creating a real jurassic park in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Do tornadoes disproportionately strike trailer parks?
If you live in a mobile home park, are you more likely to be hit by a tornado? Media images certainly make it seem that way. Find out if there's any truth to this scary stereotype.
How Fast Does a Fart Travel?
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We all fart, but how fast does that fart travel out of your body? Find out and learn more about passing gas at HowStuffWorks.
Are any superstitions universal across cultures?
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Are there any universal superstitions, or are they specific to certain cultures? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.
Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?
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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?