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What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
What is quantum weirdness?
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Quantum weirdness occurs when the normal laws and rules can't explain quantum physics. Learn about quantum weirdness in this article.
What is self-esteem?
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What is self esteem? Learn more about self esteem from Discovery Health.
What is silica gel and why do I find little packets of it in everything I buy?
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Many of the things I buy contain little packets of crystals. Some of them actually say "Silica Gel" on them, but many are unlabeled or say something like, "Do not eat." I have found these packets in electronics, vitamins and even in some pepperoni I
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
What is star jelly?
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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.
What is string theory?
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String theory tries to bring relativity and quantum physics into one general theory of everything. Learn about string theory in this article.
What is supersymmetry?
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Supersymmetry just might explain how the tiniest parts of the cosmos work. Learn more about what supersymmetry is at HowStuffWorks.
What is the Longest Time Someone Has Gone Without Sleep?
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A man in Cornwall, England, went 11 consecutive days without a wink of sleep. Find out how he did it, why he did it and why you shouldn't give it a try.
What is the Milky Way?
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It's your home, and a colossally sized one at that. How much do you know about your galactic digs and their residence amid the yawning universe?