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How does a car's rearview mirror work when it's in the glare-resistant setting?

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How does a car's rearview mirror work when it's flipped upward in the glare-resistant setting?

1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Nothing dramatic struck the Firebird lineup for 1986, but sales took an impressive leap upward. Read the details here.

Thundersnow Only Occurs in 7 of Every 100,000 Thunder Storms

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This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as the primary precipitation, often leading to thundersnow, lightning and other dramatic meteorological events.

How Do Boats Float? A Look at How Boats Made of Steel Float

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Displacement of water is what allows a boat to float on the water, but how does it work? Find out how displacement allows a steel boat to float in water.

The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!

How do fish rise and sink in the water?

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How do fish rise and sink in the water? With a little help from gravity and buoyancy. Find out your answer to this question at HowStuffWorks.com

Barreleye Fish Aren't Something You Can See While Snorkeling

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The barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma) is known for its strange eyes and transparent dome for a head head — features that make it look more like a creature from science fiction than reality.

How to Draw a Pansy in 5 Steps

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Learn how to draw a pansy and other flowers and plants with our step-by-step instructions. Test your artistic abilities as you learn to draw a pansy.

How Do Mountains Form?

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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.

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