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Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
Why Is the Term 'Gaslighting' So Popular Now — and So Misused?
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It's a term that's often used in an argument. But gaslighting has a very specific meaning that is often lost. What is it and how can you know if you're really being gaslighted?
Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
Can Santa Really Climb Down the Chimney?
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Can Santa really climb down the chimney? Learn about some of the different methods Santa Claus might use in order to fit down a chimney.
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
What does a best boy do?
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What does a best boy do on a film set? Find out what a best boy does at HowStuffWorks.
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
The Surprising Reason Why Vanilla Is So Expensive
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Vanilla is probably the most popular flavoring out there, but most of what we consume is the imitation variety as the real extract is so pricey.
Skipping Stones on Ice Makes Crazy Sci-fi Sounds
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You know that sound synonymous with a certain laser blaster from a galaxy far, far away? Yeah. It sounds like that.