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Private Browsers Aren't All Equally Private

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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between a private search engine, a private browser and the icognito setting on your regular browser.

Can Red Flag Laws Help Prevent Mass Killings?

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Red flag laws let police seize firearms of a person who is viewed as a potential threat. HowStuffWorks looks at whether the laws can prevent crime.

Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?

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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.

South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas

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The green iguana isn't native to the Sunshine State. So how did this invasive lizard get there and become the state's menace to society?

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

Horses Have an Extraordinary Ability to Help Humans

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Horses are extremely sensitive to human emotions, mirroring feelings and providing feedback, which is what makes equine therapy so effective.

If You Pass This Difficult Mental Math Quiz, We Think You Deserve a PhD!

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So you're a math whiz, are you? Let's put that to the test with this wickedly difficult mental math quiz that spans a range of questions!

Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?

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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?

10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck

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Every major car maker in the world is focused on developing self-driving cars. Automotive manufacturers from BMW to Ford are pouring tons of money and resources into getting self-driving cars on the roads, as are leading tech companies like Apple and Google. In fact, Google spent last summer testing their version of the self-driving car [...] The post 10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck appeared first on Goliath.

22 Astronomical Events to Look Out for in 2023

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Head's up, stargazers! Mark your calendars for the 22 must-see events this year.

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