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If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays
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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing
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Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Marley
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Emancipate yourself from mental slavery by learning more about this reggae superstar.
The Hunt for Noah's Ark Is Ongoing, Probably Futile, Always Intriguing
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What's behind the Noah myth? Could we ever find an ark? Did a great flood happen? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich
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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.
Skunk Water: A Weapon That Uses Stench to Control Crowds
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Developed in Israel, this foul-smelling liquid has been used on Palestinian and Israeli protesters - and it's showing up in the United States.
Yes, You Can be Allergic to Vibrations
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Scientists are discovering why some people break out into hives from physical contact like clapping hands or running.
Ridiculous History: The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood Killed and Injured Dozens
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A 1919 explosion flooded the streets of Boston with molasses. The consequences were lethal. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?
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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Anonymous Claims NASA Is About to Announce an Alien Discovery. Sadly Not
Everybody wants to find aliens, even the hacktivist group Anonymous.