10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know

Plus, alpha, bravo and charlie, the saguaro cactus and spaghetti models.

Happy Saturday The Sierpinski Triangle is one. So is the Menger Sponge. And the Strange Attractors fit right in, too. To learn more about these fascinating objects, read our article.     How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path? What useful information can non-meteorologists get from looking at spaghetti plots? The certainty of the forecast, for one. If all the paths are very similar, the forecast certainty is higher, says the climatologist who explained them to us. Read more >> How to Buy and Mine Dogecoin Dogecoin has morphed from a techie jest to a cryptocurrency with tens of billions of dollars in value. Read more >> 10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works. Read more >> The Saguaro Cactus Is an Iconic Symbol of the American Southwest When you think "cactus," this is what you're probably imagining. Read more >> Alfa, Bravo, Charlie: Where Did the Phonetic Alphabet Come From? Better still: Can you tell us what the word is for the letter "Z"? Read more >> Why Some Cultures Require Women to Wear Veils Burqas are commonly associated with repression and religious extremism. But to many people, the veil is a sign of modesty and piety, as well as a badge of honor. Is there one true meaning of the veil? Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Which statement is not true about the mantis shrimp? a) They aren't actually shrimp. b) Only a few species of mantis shrimp have been observed. c) They have the most complex and perceptive eyes in the animal kingdom. d) They can administer a blow with enough force to crush aquarium glass. True or false: Bob Ross had naturally straight hair. What was the costliest hurricane to hit North America? a) Hurricane Harvey b) Hurricane Katrina c) Hurricane Sandy d) Hurricane Maria Based on factors like the number of cat adoptions, pet stores, and veterinarians per capita, what is the cat-friendliest city in the United States? a) Atlanta b) New Orleans c) Miami d) Los Angeles True or false: In Vegas casinos, the penalty for gambling with asymmetric dice does not include jail time, only up to $10,000 in fines. What percentage of new cars sold in the U.S. come with three pedals and a stick shift? a) 1 percent b) 4 percent c) 10 percent d) 22 percent Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list