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Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
Why is camber so critical in NASCAR?
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Camber is critical in NASCAR races because it can cause or prevent accidents. Learn how critical camber is in NASCAR.
Why are there so many great writers with epilepsy?
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Great writers with epilepsy aren't uncommon, from Lewis Carroll to Charles Dickens. How did books like Alice in Wonderland come from writers with epilepsy?
Why Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?
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Think of goosebumps as 'skin orgasms' that are caused by unexpected and pleasant experiences. You know you get them when you're cold, but what is going on in our brains that triggers them?
Why Is Populism So Popular Again?
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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?
Why does smoke come from a fire?
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Let's say you have a nice fire going, and it's reduced down to a pit of hot "glowing embers." If you now toss a piece of wood, or even a sheet of paper, onto this fire, you see a huge puff of smoke as it heats up.
What Does the Money Tree Have to Do With Lunar New Year?
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The money tree has long been a symbol of good fortune in Asia. But how did the plant get its name?
Why Do Old Cats Yowl So Much?
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Cats howl for a lot of reasons: They want us to buy them things; they want more food (better food). But as they age, they howl a lot more. Are they trying to tell us something else?
Why are hurricanes with female names deadlier than ones with male names?
The most damaging hurricanes usually have female names. Is this a case of gender bias, or is some other force at work?
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.