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10 Famous Fathers
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Each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids.
Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.
Has the Dragon's Triangle Been Swallowing Up Ships for Centuries?
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The Dragon's Triangle is located in the Philippine Sea. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at if it's been swallowing up ships for centuries.
How to Stop Cyberbullying
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Cyberbullying is a widespread epidemic that affects up to 32 percent of teenagers, according to recent studies. Read about the cyberbullying epidemic.
Safety Tips for Decorating Kids' Rooms
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Your child's room should be a safe space to sleep, play, and study. Learn tips for decorating that take safety issues into serious consideration.
What is the true meaning of jihad?
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A recently declassified U.S. government study says the Iraq war has become a uniting cause for 'Muslim jihadists.' What really is a jihad?
8 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World
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Statistically, over half of the people reading this article live in a city, with a higher population density than rural or suburban areas. For instance, New York City has nearly 27,000 people crammed into each square mile (2.6 square km) of land.
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.
Time to Vent: Why You Need to Turn on the Kitchen Exhaust Fan
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One study showed gas stoves had pollutant levels exceeding limits for outdoor pollution, so don't save the kitchen fan only for when you've let the bacon burn.
How Sleep Consolidates Our Memories
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A new study determined it takes a split second for our brains to replay and store certain memories when we sleep. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.