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Why do hurricanes follow such peculiar tracks?
Hurricanes are enormously destructive, and sometimes seem to have a ...
Hurricanes are enormously destructive, and sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. Tune in to this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about hurricanes.
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How big is the universe?
If all the matter in the universe was pushed into ...
If all the matter in the universe was pushed into one corner, how much space would it take up? Listen in as Marshall Brain explores the size of the universe in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How does SETI at home work?
SETI -- the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence -- is an ...
SETI -- the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence -- is an enormous, global undertaking meant to detect signs of life beyond our solar system. Learn how you can help from home in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How often do state quarters come out?
A new state quarter is released about every ten weeks, ...
A new state quarter is released about every ten weeks, and they're released according to the order in which each state joined the union. Learn more about state quarters in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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What do the ul marks on so many products mean?
UL stands for 'underwriters laboratories,' a safety testing organization -- ...
UL stands for 'underwriters laboratories,' a safety testing organization -- but what exactly does this group do, and why do they do it? Tune in and learn more about the UL mark in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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What does the VTEC system do?
Every gasoline engine has valves that work with the camshaft ...
Every gasoline engine has valves that work with the camshaft to let air into and out of the engine. Learn how VTEC -- Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control -- allows engines to adapt their camshafts in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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What is silica gel?
Everyone's familiar with those little packets of silicate gel, found ...
Everyone's familiar with those little packets of silicate gel, found in thousands of products -- but what exactly do they do? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about silica gel.
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Why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away Earth's atmosphere?
It's often said that "nature abhores a vacuum." If that's ...
It's often said that "nature abhores a vacuum." If that's true, then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away our atmosphere? Tune in as Marshall Brain explains the science behind vacuums in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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How can I gain pounds during the day and lose them at night?
Water is a very heavy substance -- just one galloon ...
Water is a very heavy substance -- just one galloon weighs 8 pounds. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how the passage of water affects your weight.
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What's the total amount of gold in the world?
Have you ever wondered how much gold the world has ...
Have you ever wondered how much gold the world has produced over time? How about platinum? Get the grand totals in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
