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Rollover Accidents Explained
By far the deadliest risk facing SUV, minivan, and truck occupants is a rollover accident. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), more than 280,000 rollover accidents are reported each year, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?
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Electric cars that run only on power stored in their batteries -- no gasoline required -- are going to hit the mass market in the United States over the next few years, thanks to the likes of Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mini and a slew of others with plans on the drawing board. Learn more about charging your electric car.
Do Flying Cockroaches Target Your Face, or Does It Just Feel That Way?
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How do flying cockroaches act in the presence of a gigantic human? Learn more about cockroach behavior in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Can You Tell if a Chicken Egg Is Fertilized?
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How can you tell if a chicken egg is fertilized or not? HowStuffWorks answers the age-old question.
Sea Spiders Breathe Through Pores in Their Legs
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Sea spiders don't do anything by the book, and researchers have just gotten to the bottom of how they breathe.
Is Driving Barefoot Illegal?
Police definitely frown against us driving without shoes, but is it against the law? HowStuffWorks looks at whether you driving barefoot is illegal.
What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?
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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?
What Is a Group of Hedgehogs Called? It's Adorably Appropriate
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Hedgehogs usually live alone, so seeing more than one together feels special. When it happens, English gives that group a very specific word.
How UPS Works
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What does it take UPS to get a package from one door to another? Learn about smart labels and see what happens to your package before it gets to the sort.
10 Myths About Spiders
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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?