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1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Thundersnow Only Occurs in 7 of Every 100,000 Thunder Storms
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This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as the primary precipitation, often leading to thundersnow, lightning and other dramatic meteorological events.
How does the sandpaper numbering system work?
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There are a number of different systems around the world for numbering the grades of sandpaper. Learn about how sandpaper numbering systems work from this article.
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.
How Soccer Works
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Soccer, or football, is the most popular sport in the world. Learn about soccer, soccer leagues, soccer rules and great soccer players.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
European Wild Ginger
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European wild ginger is a little-known shade plant that brightens up any garden. Learn about growing, maintaining, and using European wild ginger.
1936 DKW SB 500 A
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The 1936 DKW SB 500 A motorcycle was a stout bike that looked back to racing success and ahead to battle duty. Learn more about the DKW SB 500 A.