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The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
Crystal Flutes and Human Hair: 8 Random Items Found in the Library of Congress
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When singer Lizzo played a glass flute owned by President James Madison, we stopped to wonder what else might be hiding in the Library of Congress.
How Long Does LASIK Last?
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HowStuffWorks looks at whether LASIK surgery lasts a lifetime or if you sometimes need a touch-up procedure or have to start wearing glasses again.
10 Weird Patents That Google Owns
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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.
Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!
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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.
10 Fairy Tales That Are Way Darker Than You Realized as a Kid
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In the original "Cinderella," her two stepsisters cut off parts of their feet to try to fit into the glass slipper. That's just one gory detail Disney left out.
What's the Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?
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Call it bubbly or bubbles, but don't call what's in your glass Champagne unless it truly is. How do you know? It depends on where and how it's made.
10 Reasons You Should Have Lemons in Your Fridge
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Whether you're baking cookies or garnishing a glass of water, you'll need a lemon. Check out these 10 Reasons You Should Have Lemons in Your Fridge.
How does a Galileo thermometer work?
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One of my co-workers has an interesting thermometer on his desk. It is a glass tube with different-colored floating things in it. What kind of thermometer is this, and how does it work?
How the Nintendo 3DS Works
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The Nintendo 3DS portable video game system lets you play in 3-D without having to wear special glasses. See how the Nintendo 3DS works.