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What makes beached whales explode?
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What makes beached whales explode? Find out what makes beached whales explode at HowStuffWorks.
What is dark energy? And could we tap into it?
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Shedding light on dark energy has been a bit of a challenge for today's astronomers. What dark energy actually is goes beyond our present scientific understanding.
The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated
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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.
Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'
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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?
Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology
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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?
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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.
Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Blamed on Money, Power Dynamics
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates the sex scandal that rocked the Catholic Church. Was is just Catholics, or were they unfair targets?
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Your Baby Could Be Giving You Mommy Thumb
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New parents - especially new moms - are prone to an ailment known as mommy thumb. It's painful and real, but what is it and how is your baby causing it?
Is Superman mentioned in every 'Seinfeld' episode?
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Jerry Seinfeld loves Superman in his beloved self-titled sitcom, but is the superhero mentioned in every episode? Find out at HowStuffWorks.