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How the First Olympics Worked
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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?
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Tradition calls for the groom to carry bride over the threshold, and it's been that way for centuries. Read why the groom carries the bride over the threshold.
5 Things to Know About Native American Languages Spoken in the 21st Century
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The majority of Native Americans today speak English, so how many Native American languages are still in existence and being spoken today?
What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?
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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?
Scientists Call for a Global Germ Bank
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Researchers are calling for a new "Noah's Ark" to store microbes that might one day be valuable.
Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?
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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.
Binturongs Smell Like Hot, Buttery Popcorn — Now We Know Why
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What makes the binturong, AKA the bearcat, smell like popcorn? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Most Common Hair Color Isn't Blonde
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A massive crossover of cultures and ethnicities often increases genetic variability as children inherit dominant traits from their parents. Each facial feature, skin color, and trait tells a story of people's origins.
Neanderthals Were Actually Prehistoric Picassos
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New research shows that homo sapiens weren't the first folks to decorate their caves with artwork. Neanderthals actually did it thousands of years earlier.