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Has 'Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board' Ever Worked?
If you've ever been to a slumber party, you know the drill. Place your fingers under someone's body, chant "Light as a feather ... stiff as a board ..."and they'll magically rise up into the air. Is this old trick a true ghostly phenomenon?
Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
Tips for Line Drying Your Clothes
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No stiff jeans, bunchy shoulders, or wrinkled pants. Learn more about line drying your clothes with these tips.
How do gazelles use body language?
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Gazelle body language includes jumping, with legs held stiff, in the face of an approaching predator. Learn the nuances of gazelle body language.
How Arthritis Works
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Arthritis is swelling in one or more of your joints that causes pain and stiffness. Learn about the different types of arthritis and arthritis treatment.
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
24 Home Remedies for Muscle Pain
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Simple home remedies can treat muscle pain, and prevent it from occurring. Read this article for practical tips for sore, stiff muscles.
What causes rigor mortis?
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The causes of rigor mortis stem from the way muscles move. Learn about the causes of rigor mortis and see how chemistry affects postmortem stiffness.
Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?
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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.
What you don't know about auctions -- and should
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Auction houses can make for stiff competition. How can you win that prized item? Find out what you don't know about auctions -- and should.