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Do Porch Lights Really Stop Burglars?
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Many people instinctively turn on a light outside their homes when they're going to be out in hopes of stopping people from breaking in. But interviews with burglars tell a different story about what really deters them.
Alertness in the Womb
A fetus's alertness in the womb may surprise you. Learn about alertness in the womb at Discovery Health.
5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)
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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.
Stellarium Is the Free 'Planetarium' for Your Computer
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Not sure what you're seeing in the night sky? Astronomy software such as Stellarium makes stargazing easier by helping to explain what you're seeing when you look at the stars.
How Well Do You Know Ballet Terminology?
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Ballet is an incredible art form that's evolved over the centuries. As such, it is loaded with esoteric (and usually French) terms that befuddle bystanders. Do you really know your ballet terminology?
5 Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
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No can opener? No worries! We've got five ingenious ways to get that tin can open.
How Sewing Machines Work
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Sewing machines turned a tedious task into something fast and easy. Learn about the inner workings of sewing machines and see expert reviews and prices for sewing machines.
How Brain Death Works
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Whether brain death is a result of cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to the brain, or of a gunshot wound to the head, the diagnosis is the same. Learn what the term "brain dead" actually means.
How Hydraulic Hybrids Work
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The hydraulic hybrid is one potential solution for rising oil prices. Learn how a hydraulic hybrid differs from a gas-electric hybrid.
Which athletes live the longest?
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Which athletes live the longest? Find out which athletes live the longest and endure the least injury in their sports.