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How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.
Should you hang up your landline during a thunderstorm?
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If you're in a thunderstorm, then your top priority is safety. It might sound like a good idea to call your loved ones and let them know you're okay, but hold the phone a moment. See those lightning bolts outside? They've got other ideas.
How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.
What Is Radar?
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Radar is used to track storms, planes, and weapons and also to create topographic maps. Learn about radar, radar technology and Doppler shift.
Why Can You Hear the Ocean When Holding a Seashell to Your Ear?
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Do you remember holding a large conch shell up to your ear to hear the ocean? Why does this work even when you're far away from the sea?
Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.
What Are Skyquakes?
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Skyquakes have been heard in the U.S. and all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks into the mystery.
Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Which Is Best for Quality Sleep?
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If you have trouble sleeping you might have been told to get a white noise machine. But white isn't the only color of noise out there.
Can you calculate how far away lightning struck by thunder?
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You may have heard that you can figure out how far away lightning is by how long it takes for the thunder to arrive after you see the flash. Is this true? How do you calculate it?
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?