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Pop-Up Ads Are Annoying — But They Work

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With so many annoying types of web advertising out there, what could advertisers do better? HowStuffWorks looks at pop-up ads.

In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?

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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.

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.

Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age

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You can find hematite found all over Earth, as well as Mars. The bloodstone the main source of iron and is also used in jewelry and painting.

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

Is Vantablack Really the Blackest Black?

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Vantablack is one of the darkest substances known, able to absorb up to 99.965 percent of visible light. But is it the blackest of blacks on the planet?

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?

The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?

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Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.

Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'

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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.

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