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Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?

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Are earthquakes predictable, or will we always be surprised when they occur? Learn about predicting earthquakes in this article.

Cottonmouth: Snake With Potent Venom and Catlike Eyes

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Cottonmouth snakes are often called water moccasins and are one of only four venomous snakes found in North America.

Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?

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To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?

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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.

Does It Rain on Other Planets?

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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.

14 Types of Clouds Drifting Across the Sky

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Clouds are more than just fluffy shapes in the sky; they tell us what’s happening in the atmosphere; Scientists classify different types of clouds based on their height, shape and whether they bring fair weather or severe weather.

10 States With the Best Weather Year-round

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Some states feel like summer never ends. Others enjoy four distinct seasons but skip the extreme cold. If you're wondering which are the states with the best weather, you've come to the right place.

How to Test For Toxic Mold

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The term toxic mold is a little confusing. Check out this article to learn how to test for toxic mold and what makes mold toxic versus non-toxic.

10 Creative Uses for Old Lamps

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Do you know the top 10 creative uses for old lamps? Find out the 10 creative uses for old lamps in this article from HowStuffWorks.

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