How Stuff Works Daily Edition: 2012

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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The Most Embarrassing Moments in the History of Science
10 Completely False ‘Facts’ Everyone Knows
Flight Pictures
How the Electoral College Works
What is a Nor'easter?

The Most Embarrassing Moments in the History of Science

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What? Scientists get things wrong? We know. It's shocking to hear, but science isn't always an exact science. Mistakes do happen -- and they often lead to great scientific discoveries. So, grab your safety glasses and see if you can identify the most embarrassing scientific moments ever.

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10 Completely False ‘Facts’ Everyone Knows

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The blood in your veins is blue. Glass is a slow-moving liquid. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast –- if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was wrong.

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Flight Pictures

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Flight pictures show photos from aviation history. Take a look at pictures of the most important aircraft in history.

How the Electoral College Works

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The Electoral College is not an Ivy League school. Rather, it's a process for selecting the next U.S. president that actually carries more weight than the popular vote. Why is it there and should it be continued?

What is a Nor'easter?

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Nor'easters typically affect the east coast of the United States during the winter season. What exactly are Nor'easters, though, and how do they form. Find out the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz

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Hey, Muggle: Think you know all there is to know about Harry Potter? You'll need a nip of Felix Felicis for luck if you hope to get full marks on this ultimate Harry Potter quiz.

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10 Careers for People Who Love to Travel

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Some people like to stay in. Others want to get away every chance they get -- if they could afford it. What if you can travel the world and get paid for it? Sound too good to be true? Here are 10 careers designed to satisfy anyone's wanderlust.

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Computer Pictures

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Computers have come a long way in the past few decades -- from filling up a room to slim and sleek designs that can nearly fit in your pocket. Take a look at some of the old and new models and learn about all the different features and types of these amazing machines.

How does the Electoral College work?

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In the U.S. presidential election system, the Electoral College plays an extremely important role in determining who the next president will be. Learn about the Electoral College system in this article.

How Rent-to-own Homes Work

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So maybe you don't have a great credit history, or you're having trouble coming up with a down payment. Renting to own is one way to become a homeowner -- but it has its pitfalls.