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Do black cars get hotter in the summer?

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Do black cars get hotter in the summer? Find out if the color of your car can keep you cooler during the summer months, at HowStuffWorks.

Why is it rude to stare?

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Even if they're the most interesting person you've ever seen, staring isn't usually the thing to do. Learn just why staring is rude at HowStuffWorks.

Is it rude to screen your calls?

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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.

Do we really know more about space than the deep ocean?

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There's still a lot we don't know about the world. A thousand years ago, we thought we could literally sail off the edge of the planet. Good thing we're quick learners. But while space may be the final frontier, the ocean may be the greater mystery.

Do tornadoes always move from west to east?

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Some things in this world you can just count on. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Certain types of birds will always fly south for the winter. But do tornadoes really only move from west to east -- and if so, why?

Do feral cats spread disease?

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It can be hard for cat-lovers to resist feeding local strays, but they may carry diseases. Learn more about feral cats and disease at HowStuffWorks.

How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte? Actually Pretty Average

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If someone of small stature exhibits bullying behavior, that person is sometimes said to have a Napoleon complex. Did Napoleon himself have one, though?

Why do we vomit when we see something gross?

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Have you ever had the urge to vomit when you've seen something gross? Find out why nasty things make our stomachs churn at HowStuffWorks.

Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?

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Have you ever wondered why people knock on wood for luck? Like many superstitions, the answer goes back as far as pagan rituals.

What If We Had Two Suns?

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Double the suns means double the suntan, double the solar energy and double the awesome sunsets, right? Well, not exactly. Having two suns might sound fun, but it would probably make for a pretty different environment here on Earth.

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