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Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.
What's a shark's "yummy hum"?
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A yummy hum is a sound that dying fish emit -- it's like a dinner bell to a shark. Read about the theory of the yummy hum and how it beckons sharks.
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
What if sea levels rose 12 inches?
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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?
Is This The Hardest Disney Quiz You'll Take Today?
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Disney has made countless classics that have been enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Think you have the "bear necessities" to ace this quiz? Take it to see what you can score!
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Science Edition!
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Do you think you're smarter than a 5th grader when it comes to science? Can you answer these elementary science questions? Let's find out with this quiz!
18 Famous Landmarks: Huge Statues, Waterfalls and More
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Some of the world’s most awe-inspiring spots are natural wonders, whereas other famous landmarks offer a peek into the past.
Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
Do bats jam each other's sonar?
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Do bats jam another bat's sonar to throw them off track? Find out and learn about bat sonar at HowStuffWorks.
Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.