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What Causes Thunderstorms?
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Thuderstorms occur more in the summer than any other month. Find out why thunderstorms occur more frequently in the summer.
Car Engine Pictures
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These car engine pictures have photos that range from small economic 4 cylinders to insanely powerful 16-cylinder engines. Check out the pictures.
Could a single volcanic eruption destroy all life on Earth?
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The question about supervolcanoes, it turns out, isn't whether one could destroy all life on Earth. It's when will it do it again. Wait, what?
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know
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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."
Who Decides What Goes on Postage Stamps?
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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee decides which ideas make the cut as possible postage stamps. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.
Weather and Climate: What's the Difference?
It's sometimes easy to confuse the two, but weather and climate are very different things.
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?
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.