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Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
Why Ice Usually Freezes Cloudy, Not Clear
Ice cubes usually look cloudy and opaque in the middle, despite the fact that water is clear. What's the deal?
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise
Pedestrian deaths are up in the U.S. and many factors are to blame. What can be done to stop it? HowStuffWorks looks several ideas from experts.
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving?
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Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving? Learn about why driving and texting can be worse than drunk driving.
Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Cozily
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HowStuffWorks finds out what the word hygge means and how you can incorporate this feeling of well being into everyday life.
Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.
Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?
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The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.