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Is Your Brain Sharp Enough for This Tricky Trivia Quiz?

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How much random knowledge do you think you have? Put your smarts to the test with this tricky trivia quiz that will have you trying to remember history, geography, science and more!

No Joke: Dead Butt Syndrome Is a Real Pain

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Science rarely says anything good about sitting all day. But if spend too much time on your bum, you could end up killing it. We'll explain.

Astral Projection: An Intentional Out-of-body Experience

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Would you like to be able to leave your body at will and travel to other countries and planets? Astral projection promises you can do that. But what does science say about this?

How do erasers erase?

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Ahhhh, the good old No. 2 pencil and its oft-used eraser. Have you ever wondered exactly what science is at work when that pink, rubbery lifesaver eradicates your blunders?

What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change

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Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?

Reading 'Harry Potter' Influences How Americans View Donald Trump

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Can reading the fantasy novels alter political views? Learn more about the study on Harry Potter and Donald Trump in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How Spud Guns Work

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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.

Can Food Make People Happy? Foods That Increase Dopamine

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Can food make people happy? Find out if food can make people happy at HowStuffWorks.

How England Broke off From Mainland Europe 450,000 Years Ago

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What geological forces separated England from Europe? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.

If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays

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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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