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How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
Would Psychic Powers Really Cause a Nosebleed?
If mental strain caused a bloody nose, academic testing sites would be awash in crimson. So why do we still see psychic nosebleeds from "Stranger Things" to "Scanners"?
Inside the Troll: The Science of Being an Awful Person
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We tend to see trolls as regular folks whose underlying negative traits are triggered and amplified by the Internet. But that isn't the whole story.
Don't Toss Those Cheese Rinds! 4 Ways You Can Totally Use Them
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Those leftover cheese rinds can be valuable ingredients that you can harness into new recipes. We'll show you ways to use them as flavor enhancers.
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
Super Genetics: Genes That Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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Countless superhero movies have been released in the past decade, playing to our fascination with people with higher than usual abilities. But what if people really could have superpowers like those portrayed in the movies, thanks to the inheritance of so-called super genes?
Why André the Giant Was Larger Than Life
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André the Giant made his wrestling debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden. HowStuffWorks looks at what made him larger than life.
Citizen's Arrest? Leave Collaring Criminals to the Cops
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the laws behind citizen's arrests in the U.S.
Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?
How 'Algospeak' Subverts Online Shadow Banning
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Social media platforms use algorithms to remove problematic material. "Algospeak" is the workaround and it's broadly influencing everyday language.