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Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.
What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?
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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.
Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
We Need to Stop Believing These Five Tech Myths
HowStuffWorks looks at five still-popular tech myths, like charging your phone overnight is bad and the best camera has the most megapixels.
Budweiser's Clydesdales: How These 'Gentle Giants' Came to Symbolize a Brand
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are promoting the wind power used to make Budweiser beer. HowStuffWorks looks at the famous horses.
Rising Rock: Earth's Crust Has Its Own Tides, Too
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The oceans on planet Earth cycle through daily tidal changes. But the ground beneath our feet experiences tides of its own, too.
What to Do If a Loved One Goes Missing
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HowStuffWorks talks with experts to find out what you should do if a loved one, like a parent, child or friend.goes missing.
What Are Days and Nights Like on the Moon?
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What do day and night look like on Earth's moon? HowStuffWorks explains how can you tell the two apart. And yes, they do look different.