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Can you make a rocket engine using hydrogen peroxide and silver?

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At a drag race, I once saw a rocket car that was supposedly powered by spraying hydrogen peroxide on a silver mesh. The resultant reaction produced huge amounts of pure white smoke and apparently enough thrust to propel the car rapidly down the track. Does hydrogen peroxide really react with silver that way?

Can you make time stand still?

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Making time stand still is explained in this article. Learn about making time stand still.

Can you predict winter weather based on summer weather?

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Your grandfather may swear that he can feel the onset of a harsh winter in his bones - and your family may swear it's true - but a lot of us would prefer a more scientific method for predicting what the winter may have in store for us.

Can you really fight fire with fire?

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How to fight fire with fire is explained in this article. Learn about fighting fire with fire.

Can you really outrun a fire?

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Getting away from a fire on foot may not be as easy as you think. Can you really outrun a fire? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Can you really scare someone to death?

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Scared to death -- is this an actual cause of death or a myth perpetrated by mothers? Let's take a look at whether you can really be scared to death.

Can you really shatter a glass with a high note?

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There are so many things in this world that are possible, and shattering glass with sonic force is one of them - but just how probable is it, really?

Can your ethnicity affect your weather tolerance?

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From tropical islands to arctic tundra, we humans appear capable of living just about anywhere. But do different groups of people fare better in certain types of climates, or are we just really good at adapting to the environment around us?

Can your hair turn white overnight?

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Of all the cosmetic problems to worry about waking up to - dark under-eye circles, a blemish on your nose, new stubble on your chin - a headful of white hair ranks pretty low on your list. Should you be more concerned?

Carbon Capture-to-fuel Is Here

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We're pulling CO2 out of thin air and transforming it into a fuel. HowStuffWorks looks at the science and how close it is to commercial viability.

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