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Why Are We So Crazy Over Celebrity Babies?
Kylie Jenner's 'surprise' baby was the most liked Instagram photo of all time. HowStuffWorks finds out why people like celebrity baby news so much.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
Nextdoor and More: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Neighborhood Social Networks
HowStuffWorks looks at the pleasures and pitfalls of neighborhood social networks like Nextdoor and EveryBlock.
From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal
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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.
What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?
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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?
Why Are Magnetars So Scary?
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A magnetar is a neutron star with a super-strong magnetic field. Astronomers consider them among the scariest objects in the universe, but why?
Why Syncing Traffic Lights May Not Reduce Congestion
Ever get red light after red light when you're driving? Often, it's because traffic lights aren't synced to each other. But would doing so really fix traffic problems?
Super Genetics: Genes That Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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Countless superhero movies have been released in the past decade, playing to our fascination with people with higher than usual abilities. But what if people really could have superpowers like those portrayed in the movies, thanks to the inheritance of so-called super genes?
Melon Rinds, Carrot Tops and Other Produce 'Waste' You'll Enjoy Eating
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to use the discarded parts of many fruits and vegetables including broccoli, apples, carrots, citrus and watermelons.
Do Microgreens Deliver Macro Nutrition?
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HowStuffWorks finds out about the health benefits of microgreens.