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Bad Luck Comes in Threes: Separating Superstition from Reality

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Explore the belief that bad luck comes in threes. Uncover origins, cultural influences, and the psychology behind the superstition.

What Do the Numbers on Those Tiny Produce Stickers Tell Us?

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When you buy most fruits and vegetables in a supermarket, you might see that they're individually tagged with a sticker and a bar code. There's a lot of information in that four-digit code!

The Largest Wildfire in World History Burned 15% of a Continent

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Wildfires have shaped landscapes, ecosystems and human history for centuries. Some of the deadliest wildfires have burned across millions of acres, leaving behind devastation and reshaping the way we manage fire-prone environments.

How the Doppler Effect Works

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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.

How Brazilian Traditions Work

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Many Brazilian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Brazilian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Only a Master of Film and Food Can Get 14/40 on This Quiz

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Foodie ... film buff ... or both?! Test your knowledge of how filmmakers have used food to propel their stories over the years. We've dug deep with this one -- see what you can remember about your favorite films and how food is used as more than a means of sustenance.

How Synthesizers Work

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Ever wonder how a synthesizer works? Read this article to learn how a synthesizer works to produce sound and music.

Can You Spell These Commonly Misused Words?

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Whether your weakness is homophones and synonyms, confusing consonants and stressful sibilants or simply repeated typing errors, this quiz will teach you all the tricks you need to spell like a champion!

Can You Complete These Disney Song Lyrics?

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See how many of the lyrics to these Disney tunes you can recall. If you say them loud enough, you'll always sound precocious! Time to put on your singing cap.

How Guitar Hero Works

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Guitar Hero has gripped video gamers as hard as they grip their axes. Find out more about how to play Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero's following.

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