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Can we harness energy from tornadoes and hurricanes?
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Amid the deadly gusts of wind and chaotic storms signaling an impending tornado, you rush indoors to a safe place to escape harm's way. But is there a way to actually benefit from that destructive power?
How much energy in a hurricane, a volcano, and an earthquake?
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Energy has been on everybody's minds lately, probably because our society is in a transition period, trying to move from polluting sources to cleaner ones.
8 Surprising Things Your Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover
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If you own a home, you most likely have homeowners insurance, but how sure are you about what is and isn't covered? HowStuffWorks takes a look.
7 Hybrid Animals That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
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Hybrid animals, also called crossbreeds, are the offspring of two different or closely related species. Some only exist in captivity due to habitat differences.
6 of the Weirdest Animals on the Planet
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What makes an animal "weird"? Maybe it looks different from other animals in its family, or has an uncanny resemblance to another creature in the animal kingdom they are not closely related to.
The Frilled Shark Has a 3-Year Pregnancy Before Giving Birth
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The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), also known as the scaffold shark, is often called a "living fossil." This ancient shark has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, offering us a glimpse into the distant past. It's the only living species from its family of sharks.
Saharan Dust: The Good, the Bad and the Gritty
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Dust from the Sahara makes its way around the world with both positive and not-so-positive consequences.
What Happens to Red Carpet Dresses After Celebrities Wear Them?
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After the celebrity struts down the red carpet in her borrowed designer gown, must she return it? And what does the designer do with it?
Big Money, Big Money: Flashing Lights, Music Can Turn Rats Into Problem Gamblers
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A study showed flashing lights and loud music made rats take more gambling risks. HowStuffWorks Now investigates why.
Blind People Do Go to the Movies. And Audio Description Helps.
October is blindness awareness month. This HowStuffWorks Now article explains audio description, an accessibility technology for blind people.