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How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
HowStuffWorks: Illustrated: Scutoids! Just Like Spheres and Cubes, But Not
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The scutoid is kind of like the Higgs boson. Researchers theorized the new shape existed. And then they went looking for it.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?
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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.
Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space?
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Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space?
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
How Does the Beer Can Widget Work?
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When I open a can of Guinness or some of the other upscale beers from Europe, I notice that a plastic ball shaped widget inside the tin releases gas to aerate the beer. How does this work?
How a Globe of Death Works
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The Globe of Death tests the laws of physics and the outer limits of bikes and bodies. See how the Globe of Death works.
Delta-8 vs. Delta-9: Comparing Types of THC
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"Delta 8" has become a bit of a buzzword in the cannabis industry and the community health sphere. But what exactly is delta-8, and how is it different from "regular" cannabis?
How Does GPS Work?
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more!
Calculating the Mass of Earth: How Much Does Earth Weigh?
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The Earth is incredibly heavy. How do scientists determine the weight of the Earth?