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Aphantasia: When Your Mind's Eye Is Blank
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It sounds like it might be a creativity killer not to be able to picture things in your head, but some experts say it has advantages and disadvantages.
Do People with Bigger Ears Hear Better?
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The Big Bad Wolf told Little Red Riding Hood that his enormous ears made him hear better, but is that true? Learn more about ears at HowStuffWorks.
Are cheetahs clones of each other?
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Cheetahs share so much DNA that they're practically clones of one another. Learn what this means for the future of the species at HowStuffWorks.
How does the Farmers' Almanac predict weather?
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It sure would be handy to know what the weather is going to be like for the next year. Unfortunately, there's just one problem: Weather is notoriously difficult to predict. So is the Farmers' Almanac accurate, or is it just blowing hot air?
How rare are double rainbows?
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A double rainbow, man! Just the sight of one can send us babbling into happiness. And why not? Rainbows are beautiful. And two rainbows at the same time? Even better. But just how rare are these colorful arcs?
How to Become a Computer Programmer
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Do you know how to become a computer programmer? Find out how to become a computer programmer in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why are people's brains different sizes?
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Brain sizes in humans differ, but why? And who has the bigger brain, men or women? Let's take a look at human brain sizes and see if size matters.
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?
5 Green NASA Inventions
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NASA's technological innovations haven't just gotten us to the moon and beyond -- some have also helped make life a little greener here on Earth. What are five surprisingly grounded technologies spearheaded by NASA?
5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History
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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?