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What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Can it really rain frogs?
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Can it really rain frogs? Learn how waterspouts can make it can rain frogs, squid, fish and even tomatoes.
Which trees hold up best during a natural disaster?
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In a natural disaster, a tree won't always hold up against wind and rain. To withstand a disaster, a tree must be strong, so learn which fit the bill.
Top 5 Tailgate Tips
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Are you looking for some new tailgate tips? Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 5 tailgate tips.
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
10 Historical Misconceptions
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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.
Can You Actually Read These Sentences Written in Cursive?
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How long has it been since you've received a handwritten letter in cursive? It's probably been so long you've forgotten how to read it. Let's make sure you haven't!
How Blue Screens Work
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When an actor dangles over an incredibly deep river gorge, blue screen photography is what makes it look real. Find out how the blue screen technique works and why it's so convincing.