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Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?
To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?
What If the Amazon Rainforest Is Completely Destroyed?
Climate change and industrial activity are wiping out large sections of the world's largest rainforest.
The Classic Disney Movie Quotes Quiz
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A dream is a wish your heart makes, so this quiz is a dream come true if you know all the lyrics to "A Whole New World" or can recite Mufasa's wise words in your sleep. Try your hand at matching quotes to the classic Disney films they come from.
What Is the Area Formula for a Rectangle, a Triangle and a Circle?
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Want to know the area of your pizza or the kitchen you're eating it in? Come on, and we'll show you how to figure it out with an area formula.
What Is Modal Fabric and Is It Eco-friendly?
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Modal fabric is a type of synthetic rayon. It has a reputation for being greener than other fabrics, but is it really?
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
Aurochs (Rhymes With 'Ox') Was the Great Granddaddy of Cattle
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The aurochs was a powerful wild ox that once roamed across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. This extinct species, known scientifically as Bos primigenius, is widely recognized as the wild ancestor of modern domestic cattle.
How Wireless Power Works
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Unless you are particularly organized and good with tie wrap, you probably have a few dusty power cord tangles around your home. Find out how methods of wireless power transmission could cut the clutter or lead to clean sources of electricity.
How Spy Gadgets Work
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Spy films, like those starring James Bond, are full of special gadgets like lipstick guns, hubcap lasers, turbo hovercraft and rocket-launching radios. But which of these amazing tools actually have real-life counterparts, and which ones only exist in the realm of fictional spies like 007? Find out.