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Party Trick Breakdown: Why Do Balloons Stick to Hair?
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Scientists have figured out why some objects stick more to each other. And it's a very cool trick.
Could shape memory alloys harness heat energy from cars?
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Could Shape Memory Alloys Harness Heat Energy From Cars? Keep reading to learn about shape memory alloys and the future of transportation.
Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species
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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.
The Great London Smog of 1952
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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.
The Weird, Painful Condition That Stops Dog Tails From Wagging
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What is limber tail and how does it stop dogs' tails from wagging? Learn more about this limp tail condition in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language
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What influences how a language sounds among different groups of people? Learn about language and accents in this HowStuffWorks article.
What's the Difference Between Kosher Salt and Table Salt?
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Many recipes call for kosher salt rather than regular table salt. But does it really matter? And can you substitute table salt if that's all you have on hand?
Underwear You Can Wear 'for Weeks' Without Washing
HowStuffWorks checks out underwear that the makers say you don't need to wash very often.
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.