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Understanding the Categories of Hurricanes
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The categories of hurricanes are defined by wind speed and wind-caused building damage. The scale was created to communicate needs for post-storm resources.
Quick Tips: Pedicures and Labor
With all the pregnancy myths circulating, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. We debunk the old wives' tale regarding labor and pedicures.
Goatman Legends of Ancient Greece and Modern America
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Dive deep into the eerie realms of folklore with the mysterious Goatman legend. Often depicted lurking in secluded forests, this urban legend features a half man, half goat creature, emerging from the shadows of mythology to become a staple of campfire horror stories.
Giant Jellyfish Grow up to 8 Feet Wide With 60-foot Tentacles
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There are about 200 documented species of jellyfish pulsing their way through the world's waters. Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire.
The Case for Kids Walking to School by Themselves
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A study found several benefits to children who walked to school unaccompanied. HowStuffWorks looks into them.
Why Is Amazon Not Considered a Monopoly?
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The online company has its fingers in just about every retail enterprise. HowStuffWorks explains why Amazon is still not a monopoly.
Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year
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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.
Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
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It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.
Fear of Dogs Is Real But Treatable
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To most people dogs are sweet and cuddly, but for some, they're terrifying. HowStuffWorks looks at treatments to get over dog phobias.
How do you get a job testing toys?
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Want to tinker with toys all day and get paid for the privilege? Read on to learn how to make it as a toy tester at HowStuffWorks.