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How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works
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Ever heard of a person going up in flames for no reason at all? Find out what spontaneous human combustion means.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.
Is it dangerous to stifle a sneeze?
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Sneezing at the wrong moment can be downright dangerous. But is it just as dangerous to stifle a sneeze? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
15 Yellow Birds Brightening a Skyline Near You
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Yellow birds are some of the most eye-catching creatures in the avian world, bringing bursts of bright yellow plumage to forests, grasslands and backyards. Some species have bright yellow bodies, while others display a mix of yellow feathers with black wings or olive green upperparts.
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
Can You Name These Unpopular Cars From the '70s?
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From cars with engines known for bursting into flames to vehicles that were downright ugly, the '70s wasn't exact the peak of automotive design. Think you can name some of the biggest head-scratchers, flops and failures of the decade? Take our quiz to find out!
Why does smoke come from a fire?
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Let's say you have a nice fire going, and it's reduced down to a pit of hot "glowing embers." If you now toss a piece of wood, or even a sheet of paper, onto this fire, you see a huge puff of smoke as it heats up.
What makes beached whales explode?
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What makes beached whales explode? Find out what makes beached whales explode at HowStuffWorks.
How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?
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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?
Hypertonic vs. Hypotonic Solutions: Differences and Uses
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In science, people commonly use the terms "hypertonic" and "hypotonic" when describing the concentration of solute particles in solutions. But what exactly is the difference when it comes to hypertonic vs. hypotonic solutions?