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Happy Saturday Measured from base to summit, this mountain actually exceeds the height of Mount Everest. Do you know which ocean it's in? Find out in our article.     Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal Nope, it's not gold. Good guess, though. Read more >> How Lava Lamps Work The science behind these psychedelic relics is simple and smart at the same time. Read more >> What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating? A sudden stop would be catastrophic, but even a gradual slowdown would spell trouble. Read more >> The Basics of Silk Screen Printing Turning a plain shirt into a snazzy graphic tee requires patience, but it's worth the effort. Read more >> Did Magic Mushrooms Influence Human Evolution? People oversimplify the "stoned ape" theory. Still, what role did shrooms play in evolution? Read more >> Everything We Know About Asteroids One asteroid is so enormous, it was eventually reclassified as a dwarf planet (but it's still only 1/14 the size of Pluto). Read more >> Test Your Knowledge If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! True or false: Puerto Rico is the 51st state in the United States.  Which state is nicknamed the "Sooner State"?  a) Connecticut b) Iowa c) Oklahoma d) Tennessee How long can you eat milk chocolate or white chocolate after the expiration date?  a) one day b) one week c) two to four months d) one year  True or false: Exposures to high-level sounds above 132 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss for some people.  Which colony declared its independence from the British two months prior to the other colonies?  a) Connecticut b) Rhode Island c) South Carolina d) Virginia  Check Your Answers What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2023 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list