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The Power of Eye Contact When Toasting: Unveiling the Fascinating Customs
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Discover the significance of eye contact cheers. Explore cultural norms, psychological impact, and connection through toasting.
What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?
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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.
What Is Number Theory?
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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
What's the difference between an anteater and an aardvark?
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The difference between anteaters and aardvarks stems from location and if they have teeth or not. Learn the difference between anteaters and aardvarks.
How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!
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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.
What Causes 'New Car Smell'?
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There's nothing quite like the smell of a new car interior. But what really causes that new car smell? Learn all about new car smell at HowStuffWorks.
Is It a Fox on Stilts? Nope, It's a Maned Wolf!
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The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its name. You see it's more fox than wolf, and yet it's neither. HowStuffWorks explains.
We're Getting Closer to the Quantum Internet, But What Is It?
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The quantum internet would use the quirky behavior of tiny particles to enable applications not possible with today's internet.
Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.