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How can racing yachts sail faster than the wind?
How can those America's Cup yachts sail faster than the wind? Here's what the San Francisco...
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How can racing yachts sail faster than the wind?
How can those America's Cup yachts sail faster than the wind? Here's what the San Francisco...
How did the states establish long straight borders before GPS?
How is it that, in places without natural features such as a river or mountain range to mark a borde...
Does the camera really add ten pounds? Plus: Is there any nutritional value in eating corn?
I've often heard people say "the camera adds ten pounds" when they're photographed...
Is 'roid rage real?
Following the 2007 murder-suicide involving pro wrestler Chris Benoit and his family, many asked if...
Is there any difference in quality between name-brand drugs and generics?
When I buy over-the-counter pharmaceuticals from our local drug store, I always buy the house brand....
Why do songs get stuck in your head?
What's the deal with getting a song stuck in your head? Why does it happen, especially if it'...
Who controls the content on an Internet message board?
Years ago you were asked whether it was legal to publish a letter someone had sent you. You said the...
How do medical alert dogs know something is wrong? Plus: How does an asphalt roller score on the Richter scale?
I play poker with this guy on a fairly regular basis at the casino. He's got this medical alert...
Did Clarence Darrow distract a jury by using wire to keep his cigar ash from falling?
I'm sure you're familiar with the tale of Clarence Darrow hiding a wire in his cigar to keep...
Are earlobe creases a sign of heart disease?
Do earlobe creases really indicate you may have coronary heart disease? -- Jen You may say: This is...
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