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How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds
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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.
How can police use drones?
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Drones might come in handy in the fight against crime. Find out how the police can use drones at HowStuffWorks.
8 Exponent Rules You Need to Know for Your Next Math Test
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When you're dealing with exponents, numbers can get very big (or very small) very quickly. Therefore, it's helpful to have some short cuts.
How Deep Is the Ocean?
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The ocean is so deep, it puts the height of Mount Everest to shame.
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?
How Front-mount Receivers Work
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Front mount receivers can be very helpful when towing. Learn all about front mount receivers at HowStuffWorks.
Tonnes vs. Tons: Metric vs. Imperial Measurements Strike Again
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If you’ve ever priced out cargo or read about a ship carrying coal, grain or bricks, you’ve seen tonnes vs. tons. These two words look similar yet refer to different systems and units. In international trade and technical writing, that small spelling shift changes real-world numbers.
How Computer Keyboards Work
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You use your keyboard every day, but did you know that even this simple device contains its own microprocessor? Learn why!