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'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's the Difference Between Key Limes and Regular Limes?
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You may see a recipe for Key lime pie and wonder how important it is to use Key limes rather than regular Persian limes. What's the difference between them anyway?
What's the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
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The difference between a fruit and a vegetable may seem simple -- if you're a botanist. Learn how to tell the difference between a fruit and vegetable.
Hey Dad! The Famous Fathers Quiz
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Learn more about these famous fathers, like George W. Bush, Will Smith and Neil Armstrong and their offspring with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
Which Decade Do You Belong In?
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All we can do is make the best of the moment in the time that we are given. That being said, let's say that we have a time machine at the ready. Let's find out which decade would be an absolutely perfect match to send you to.
Can We Guess If You're a Skier or Snowboarder?
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Whether you're drawn to freestyle moves on the halfpipe or carving up a downhill slope, we think we can figure out if you're shreddin' the gnar or smashing a few fresh lines.
What Is a Bomb Cyclone?
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Bombogenesis is a phenomenon in which the atmospheric pressure in the middle of a low-pressure system drops rapidly, intensifying a storm and creating a bomb cyclone.
Balinese Cat: A Chatty, Long-haired Cousin to Siamese Cats
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Graceful, vocal, and wrapped in a silky coat that flows like a ribbon — say hello to the Balinese cat, a breed that blends the elegance of long-haired cats with the spirited personality of Siamese ancestors.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?