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Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?
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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.
How far in advance should I check the weather forecast?
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If you check the weather regularly, you may have wondered how much good it does you. Learn when the best time to check weather in advance is.
How Death Masks Work
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The best photograph can't touch one. A death mask, in all its 3-D glory, is the last likeness of a loved one that a family can own. After all, it vividly preserves what some consider to be the very essence of a person -- the face.
10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop
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We love our power drill, but for some jobs, nothing beats a good old hand tool. What are some of the must-haves for your toolbox?
What's the difference between quartz and liquid crystal?
You may have heard about quartz and liquid crystal in reference to watches, but do you know what the difference is between quartz and liquid crystal?
Private Browsers Aren't All Equally Private
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between a private search engine, a private browser and the icognito setting on your regular browser.
Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.
10 Small Trees
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Small trees that can fit perfectly in any space because of their size. Check out these 10 small trees and learn what will fit best in your yard.
10 Wacky Birthday Superstitions
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Make a wish as you blow out your birthday candles, and it might just come true. Learn 10 more wacky birthday superstitions at HowStuffWorks.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?