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10 Most Destructive Storms

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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.

What Are Decibels, and How Are They Measured?

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The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing, which makes it one of the most unusual scientific measurements. How are decibel calculated and what do they tell us about sound?

Taking Up Two Parking Spaces Is Clearly Horrible, But May Not Be Illegal

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Is it illegal for one car to take up two parking spaces? Learn more about the intricacies of this breach of parking etiquette on HowStuffWorks.

The Sumatran Orangutan Faces Large-scale Habitat Loss

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The Sumatran orangutan, scientifically named Pongo abelii, inhabits the lush rainforests of Sumatra. These arboreal primates, known as "persons of the forest" in Malay, are highly intelligent and share close genetic ties with humans.

How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508

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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.

There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles

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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.

The Tiger Snake Has a Vicious Bite to Subdue Prey

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The tiger snake, known for its distinctive banding and potent venom, is among the most venomous in the world. Found across various regions of southern Australia, including several offshore islands, tiger snakes have adapted to a wide range of environments, from wetlands to forests.

When It Comes to Air Pollution, the Tiniest Particles Might Be the Worst

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Ultrafine particle pollution isn't yet regulated under federal air quality laws. HowStuffWorks takes a closer look at ultrafine particle pollution.

What Happens if the Olympic Torch Accidentally Goes Out?

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The Olympic flame is supposed to never go out until the games have ended. But hey, accidents happen. So how is the torch relit?

The Lemon Shark Is a (Relatively) Friendly Shark

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The lemon shark isn't as aggressive as some other sharks and it isn't quite as yellow as its name suggests.

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