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Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?
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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?
How the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment Will Work
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The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment will shoot a powerful beam of neutrinos through Earth's mantle. Learn more about DUNE at HowStuffWorks.
5 Ways to Treat Flat Warts
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What are flat warts? Learn five easy ways to treat these harmless spots and rid yourself of flat warts for good.
What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
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DMT users report seeing otherworldly beings or "DMT entities," commonly described as "DMT elves." What's the science behind these reports?
How Forensic Dentistry Works
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Forensic dentistry, also known as forensic odontology, is a way of identifying people by their teeth. Forensic dentistry encompasses bite-mark analysis.
10 Child Prodigies
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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.
How Social Security Works
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Social Security pays benefits to retired and disabled Americans. Learn how the Social Security system works and why some say Social Security is bankrupt.
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?