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Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
What Is a Group of Hyenas Called? Not a Pack or a Herd but a...
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They laugh, they hunt, they challenge lions—and they do it all in groups. But what is a group of hyenas called? The answer depends on whether you're talking to a wildlife expert or swapping animal facts with friends.
Can You Pass This Canadian General Knowledge Quiz?
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The land of snow and maple leaves - sometimes! Canada is a beautiful nation with lots of history and some fun facts. Think you know about the nation and its ways? Take the quiz to find out!
The Ultimate Witches Quiz
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Grab your broomsticks and black cats because it's time for the Ultimate Witches Quiz! Find out the hocus pocus behind the Salem witch trials, witches today and other magical facts.
Science and Nature: Fractals
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Fractals produce fascinating and intricate designs. In fact, nature offers innumerable examples of fractal loveliness, and we've collected some of the coolest ones for your viewing pleasure. You're welcome.
'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint
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'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't want to paint it. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
What Is Streaming And How Does It Work?
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Streaming video and audio have come a very long way since it was first introduced in the 1990s. In fact, millions of people have gotten rid of cable and rely on streaming only for entertainment.
How Forklifts Work
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Forklifts are a necessary tool in most warehouses, shipping depots and manufacturing facilities. In fact, without forklifts, we wouldn't be able to move manufactured goods nearly as efficiently as we do today.
How Brickfilm Works
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Stop-motion animation takes on its own unique charm when it's done with building blocks such as Lego bricks. In fact, there's an entire culture of filmmaking built around this niche style.
How can a telescope see through time?
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Light travels pretty rapidly, but when it comes to faraway galaxies, that light takes a while to reach our telescopes. In fact, the light you see might actually be from billions of years ago.