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What Is a Light-year?

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A light-year is a way of measuring distance, which doesn't make much sense because "light-year" contains the word "year," which is normally a unit of time. So, how does a light-year measure distance?

Is it safe to talk to my bank via SMS?

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Is it safe to talk to my bank via SMS? In this article by HowStuffWorks.com, learn if it's safe to talk to your bank via SMS.

720p vs. 1080p: What You Need to Know About HD Resolutions

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Have you ever noticed video quality to be a little fuzzy, gone into settings and wondered if 720p vs. 1080p makes that much of a difference? Let us explain.

Are men more violent than women?

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Are men more violent than women? Some studies point in that direction. See factors are involved and if men are more violent at Discovery Health.

How to Address a Letter

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In this age of electronic communication, the art of letter writing has all but been lost, but the knowledge necessary to address an envelope is something we all should certainly possess.

7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps

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If you're always falling short of that arbitrary 10,000-step daily goal, we have good news. Your health can benefit just as much if you hit fewer steps, too.

Our Most Difficult Knowledge Quiz Will Let Us Guess What Grade You're In!

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It's pretty much impossible to roll through life and not pick up a bunch of random info. We suck it up like sponges. How much knowledge have you stockpiled? Time to flex your brain skills and show us so we can guess your grade!

Why do rhymes help people remember things?

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The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?

If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays

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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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