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What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?
The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.
What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?
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Have you ever wondered why people knock on wood for luck? Like many superstitions, the answer goes back as far as pagan rituals.
Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?
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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
What's the 27 Club?
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Many musicians have died at 27, leading some people to believe it's a 'cursed age.' Learn more about what the 27 Club is at HowStuffWorks.
Do tornadoes disproportionately strike trailer parks?
If you live in a mobile home park, are you more likely to be hit by a tornado? Media images certainly make it seem that way. Find out if there's any truth to this scary stereotype.
Should you wear light-colored clothes in hot weather to stay cool?
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Summertime fashion - light in weight and light in color. Are these pastel colors a designer's choice? Or do light colors actually keep you cooler, as some say? Read to find out if you should ditch the goth wardrobe this summer.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
How CGI Scripting Works
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CGI scripts are used to create dynamic Web pages. When you fill out and submit a form or add your name to a guestbook, you're using CGI. Learn what CGI is and how to create your very own scripts.
How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?