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Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua Has Loads More to Tell Us

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Astronomers have determined that 'Oumuamua was probably kicked out of its own star system by an overbearing gas giant. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life

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On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.

Is 'Jim Wilson' Airline Code for a Dead Body on a Plane?

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Is 'Jim Wilson' really a code name airlines use to refer to a corpse being transported on a plane? Or just an urban myth?

Is Africa the cradle of humanity?

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Is the cradle of humanity in Africa? Learn about the cradle of humanity in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Is Borax Harmful or Helpful?

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Borax, a popular addition to laundry detergents and slime recipes, is a natural ingredient that has been getting flack for possibly being harmful to children. But is this true?

Is Chicago the Windiest City in the U.S.?

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Chicago has long been known as "The Windy City." It's a pretty cool nickname, but does it live up to it?

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

Is Chlorine Bleach? How to Use Chlorine-based Cleaning Products

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I recently used chlorine bleach to clean the siding on my house, and I was amazed at how well it worked! What is bleach? How does it remove stains? Is the chlorine in bleach the same as the chlorine in drinking water or in swimming pools? Is chlorine safe to use?

Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?

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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.

Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?

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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.

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