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How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
Can China control the weather?
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Weather control is being looked at by Chinese officials as a way of ensuring clear skies for the Olympic Games. Read about weather control methods.
How Dirty Is Your Shower Head?
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Researchers have discovered abundant colonies of mycobacterium in residential shower heads. HowStuffWorks takes a looks and offers a quick fix.
Do animals have personalities?
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Do animals have personalities? Pet owners would answer with a resounding yes. Find out how scientists would answer, "Do animals have personalities?"
Why Do We Yawn?
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What makes us yawn and why does it seem to be contagious? Find the answers to these questions and more about yawning at HowStuffWorks.
How Narwhals Work
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Narwhals, the unicorns of the sea, are unusual tusked whales who like icy ocean waters. See what else makes narwhals interesting whales indeed.
Snake Plant: A Great Plant for People Who Aren't Great With Plants
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Snake plants are attractive and virtually ironclad houseplants, almost impossible to kill, though some of the hype about them acting as air purifying filters has been overblown.
How Do You Sleep When Sailing Solo for 4,000 Miles?
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Four weeks and 4,000 miles is a long time to get by on catnaps during a solo sailing race.
Sugars in Human Breast Milk Act as Antibacterial Agents
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How does breast milk help combat bacteria? Learn more about new research in this HowStuffWorks article.
Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have
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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.