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Does the rotation of the Earth affect toilets and baseball games?
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The world's intelligentsia has managed to convince us that the Earth is round and makes a full rotation once every 24 hours. Why can't they agree on the effects of that rotation on toilets and ball games?
Does owning a gun change your behavior?
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High-profile shootings often make people wonder if the victim or victims would still be alive if no guns had been available. But is that true? Are people more reckless simply because they have a gun?
Can You Identify These 40 Occupations From an Image in 7 Minutes?
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Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? See how many of these careers you can name from just a clue. But hurry! You're racing against the clock in this "seven minutes or less" quiz of your occupation smarts.
Can You Identify the Job From These Emojis?
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Jobs require different skills, mindsets and personalities. Many are defined by what they require of the person doing them. Think you can name them from a set of emojis? Take the quiz to see if you can!
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
How French Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in France? Find out about French traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
Can You Name the Monster Movie From an Image?
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Next time you hear a bump in the night you can be 99% sure there's no chance it's a gremlin, a ghoulie, a critter, or even Frankenstein's monster. But there's always that 1%. Just to be safe, let's see which monster movies you can ID so you'll know what to look out for.
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
How the Moon Works
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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.