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The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters

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Fear of flying? Here are 13 airports where location, terrain, weather and design limitations make takeoff and landing a challenge for pilots and a nail-biter for passengers.

The Most Detailed 3-D Sky Map Ever of the Galaxy's 100 Billion Stars

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The ESA Gaia satellite observatory created a billion-star 3-D map of the Milky Way. Learn more about astronomy in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?

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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.

The Mysterious Power of Mass Hysteria: Minds Over Matter?

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Collective hysteria affected 600 girls in Chalco, Mexico, a town near Mexico City. Learn about collective hysteria and causes of collective hysteria.

The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island

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For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.

The North Hudson Park UFO

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The North Hudson Park UFO appeared as George O'Barski was driving. The ship landed and 10 figures appeared, exited the craft, dug holes in the ground, and took off again. Read more about the North Hudson Park UFO.

The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight

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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.

The Oil Drilling Process Explained

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Remember those orange juice commercials? The ones where people tried to poke a rolling orange with a straw?

The Origins of the Steamship

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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.

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