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Why Does the Universe Depend on Planck's Constant?
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Planck's constant, which made an appearance in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the most important differences between reality at the atomic and subatomic level and what we can see around us.
Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.
Can Cats Eat Oranges? More Importantly, Why Are You Asking?
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Oranges are a popular snack for humans, packed with vitamin C and sweet, tangy flavor. But can cats eat oranges? The short answer is no, cats should not eat oranges.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Why are my digital photograph files so huge while photos on other Web sites are much smaller?
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How are the picture files on news sites like BBC or CNN so small in size (15 or 20 kilobytes) while the pictures that I scan in with my scanner are so big (like 100 kilobytes or more)?
Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon
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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!
Why Golf Course Grass Looks So Perfect
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How can the grass on the greens at a golf course be so perfect? What are they doing that's different from a normal lawn? Could my lawn look like this?
Why Do Sheepshead Fish Have 'Human' Teeth?
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The sheepshead fish is a curiosity to anglers and marine biologists alike. This unique species, found along the Atlantic coast of North America, has long received attention for its strange dental structure, resembling that of humans.
Why Do You Hold Your Breath in a Tunnel? And Other Driving Superstitions
Do you hold your breath when you're driving through a tunnel? HowStuffWorks looks at a survey exploring driving superstitions.
Why Do Dogs Have Anal Glands?
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All dogs have anal glands that serve multiple functions. The problem is they can also get blocked or even leak, which is really disgusting if you're a human.