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Can You Name the Sci-Fi Movie From a Single Sentence Summary?
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You know that one movie about time travel? Not the DeLorean one, the robot one. Not the cop in Detroit, the big one. Not the ones that fight kaiju, it's smaller. You know what? Just take the quiz and see which sci-fi movies you can guess based on a single sentence.
Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?
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Why do songs get stuck in my head, you might wonder. The phenomenon is called an earworm -- learn why songs can get stuck in your head.
What Are UFOs? Select Theories and Shifting Scientific Stances
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What are UFOs, and are UFOs real? Learn about UFOs in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Ways We'll Have Fun in 2050
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Predicting the future is a tricky business. We've long been promised flying cars and robot maids, only to be disappointed year after year. What might the crystal ball have in store for us in 2050?
Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing
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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?
10 Antique Toys That Still Look Like Fun
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Call them outdated or laud them for being 'vintage' but some toys just never go out of style. Learn about some fierce antique toys at HowStuffWorks.
The Secret Life of Fudge
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Oh, fudge, that wonderful candy with a rich, deep flavor and thick texture. Check out this article all about fudge and fudge facts.
How can you make water invisible?
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Magicians say invisible water exists, and they often prove it by floating a small boat on thin air. Learn the magic behind the invisible water trick.
Why Do Spotted Hyenas Laugh?
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We all remember the laughing hyenas from "Lion King", but who knows why these canines laugh? We do. Find out why spotted hyenas laugh in this article.
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.