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What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?

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Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times before, and scientists say it will flip again (though probably not in our lifetime). While it might not be catastrophic, a major change in the magnetic field would present a special set of problems.

Red Pandas Are Not the Lesser Pandas

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Unfortunately, only 10,000 red pandas are left in the wild. HowStuffWorks looks at what makes them so adorable, and what's threatening their habitats.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.

Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists

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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.

People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?

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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Which Is Best for Quality Sleep?

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If you have trouble sleeping you might have been told to get a white noise machine. But white isn't the only color of noise out there.

How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?

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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?

Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'

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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?

11 Smart Uses for Old Tennis Balls

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The average tennis ball lasts just a few hours to a few weeks of play. So, before you toss it in the trash, try to recycle it with one of these amazing hacks.

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