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Does Everyone Have the Ability to Become a Genius?
Sudden savant syndrome can make you a math whiz or musical prodigy overnight. HowStuffWorks talked to an expert to find out how it happens.
What If the Earth Had Two Moons?
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Tons of planets have more than one moon. Heck, Jupiter and Saturn have more than 50 each, and they seem to be doing just fine. So why is it that the idea of a second moon for Earth has scientists throwing up red flags?
When will life on Earth end?
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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
Non-wheat Flours Don't Have to Be Daunting
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Cooking with non-wheat flours like cassava flour and almond flour doesn't have to intimidating. We'll tell you which is the right one to use when.
How Did the Goldfish Become Everyone's First Pet?
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Goldfish are easy to care for, as long as you follow three basic steps. HowStuffWorks tells you what they are.
What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at reindeer, those super flying sleigh pullers of Christmas Eve.