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What Is Boyle's Law and Why Do I Already Know It?
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Boyle's Law describes the relationship between pressure and the volume of a container with gas in it. As the volume of the container decreases, the pressure inside the container increases.
The Phrase 'Riding Shotgun' Came Way After the West Was Won
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The phrase seems like it might have come about during the Wild West. But it actually took a detour through Hollywood.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
One Cute Character: The Hello Kitty Quiz
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She's dominated pop culture for decades, but how much do you really know about the cutest anime character around? Take our purrfect quiz to find out!
Why Does Ice Stick to Your Fingers?
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You've probably had ice stick to your hand when you pull it out of the ice maker. But why is that?
'Nightingale' Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan
In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.
Who Invented the Dishwasher?
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We can thank a woman named Josephine Cochrane for this timesaver.
New Technology Revives Tarnished Daguerreotype Ghosts
Scientists have found a means of restoring daguerreotypes degraded by time. HowStuffWorks looks at the new technology.
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
How Sleep Consolidates Our Memories
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A new study determined it takes a split second for our brains to replay and store certain memories when we sleep. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.