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How Jet Packs Work
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Thanks to several technological advancements, are jet packs closer than ever to becoming a reality for the average person? Find out how jet packs work.
Can animals predict death?
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Can animals predict death? Oscar the Cat made the news for predicting deaths of nursing home patients. Learn about how animals can predict death.
Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
How many bugs do I eat every year?
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How many bugs do I eat every year? More than you think! Find out how many bugs you eat every year at HowStuffWorks.
'Pilot's Glory': Why a Rainbow Encircles an Airplane Shadow on Clouds
Very specific atmospheric conditions and just the right perspective are necessary to see the phenomenon.
What Are UFOs? Select Theories and Shifting Scientific Stances
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What are UFOs, and are UFOs real? Learn about UFOs in this article from HowStuffWorks.
What Do Pheromones Do to People and Animals?
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What are pheromones? Visit Discovery Health to learn what pheromones are.
Can You Die of Boredom?
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It seems unlikely someone could die of boredom, but what does science say? Can you be bored to death? Learn how boredom affects lives in harmful ways.