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Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans
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Freshwater jellyfish may sound like an oxymoron—because jellyfish live in the ocean, right? Not all of them. Craspedacusta sowerbii, also called the peach blossom jellyfish, thrives in rivers, lakes and even gravel pits.
How Do Jellyfish Eat Without Teeth?
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They have no brains, no bones, and no backstories. Yet somehow, jellyfish are among the ocean's most successful survivors. So, how do jellyfish eat? The answer is all about stings, tentacles, and some very sneaky arms.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
How Long Do Helium Balloons Last?
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Scenario: A helium balloon is up against the ceiling one day, and the next day it's on the floor. Does the balloon fall because the helium leaks out, or because the helium molecules slow down due to decreased pressure?
What is nanotechnology?
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Nanotechnology is one of the hot buzzwords of the 21st century. Learn what is technology and some of the applications for nanotechnology.
Can my vacuum help me fight mattress allergens?
Can my vacuum help me fight mattress allergens? Visit HowStuffWorks to find out if your vacuum can help fight mattress allergens.
How Often Should You Wash Your Bedsheets?
Your sheets harbor more dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria than you'd like to think about. HowStuffWorks asks the experts how often to wash your bedsheets.
When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki
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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.
Why Do Bubbles Pop?
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All bubbles pop - that's a fact of life. But what's the science behind the short life and inevitable pop of a bubble?
How Many Skin Cells Do We Shed Every Day?
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You shed skin cells everyday, but do you know how many? Take a look at the surprising amount of skin cells shed by your body every day.