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How Long Can Human Fingernails Grow?
Fingernails can grow to extreme lengths. Learn more about how long and fast fingernails can grow in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Do You Know Famous Criminals From Their Face Alone?
They're famous for the crime but the morbid fascination begins in asking the question: who did it? In the end, most people want to know about criminals because they look like regular people you see on the street. What if you were in the same room as them? Don't worry, these famous criminals are already put away, but let's see how many of them you recognize!
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Children Can Regrow Their Fingertips. How Cool Is That?
If kids can sometimes regenerate their fingertips, why can't adults? A bunch of handy scientists are trying to figure that out.
Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects
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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
If You Think Jupiter Orbits the Sun, You're Mistaken
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Technically Jupiter does not orbit the sun's center. Learn more about Jupiter orbiting the sun in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Much Pee Is in Your Pool?
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We've all done it - even if we won't admit it. HowStuffWorks Now uncovers several reasons why we shouldn't pee in the swimming pool.
What 'Percentage' Is Whole Milk?
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How do the percentages on milk differ? Learn about the relationship between whole, 2, 1 percent and skim milk in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.