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The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Back. Here's What You Need to Know
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It's a celestial gift in the middle of August. Just look up for a spectacular sight.
Why does tickling the roof of your mouth with your tongue stifle a sneeze?
Tickling the roof of your mouth with your tongue can stifle a sneeze -- but why? Learn about the roof of your mouth and sneezes at HowStuffWorks.
May's Full Moon Is the Flower Moon
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Native American tribes have called the May moon the flower moon for centuries. The name even inspired a best-selling novel and film.
What is the angel hair phenomenon?
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The "angel hair phenomenon" sounds like a best-selling pasta dish from your local Italian restaurant. Or maybe we're just hungry. But if this phenomenon isn't related to tasty cuisine, what's it all about -- and are angels actually involved?
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
How Gasoline Works
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Without gasoline, the world as we know it would grind to a screeching halt. The U.S. alone consumes well over a hundred billion gallons of gasoline per year. Learn all about this vital fuel.
How Space Wars Will Work
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Weapons in space that can knock down missiles have been under development for years and are starting to look realistic. Learn how they will work!
Is hydrogen fuel dangerous?
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Hydrogen fuel is an attractive alternative fuel source. Learn about hydrogen fuel and the dangers of the element, including the Hindenburg disaster story.
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.
How Weather Alerts Work
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Weather alerts are sent through many forms of communication whenever bad weather strikes. Learn how weather alerts work in this article from HowStuffWorks.