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The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
10 Historical Robots
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We think of robots as modern inventions, or maybe even retro creations meant to realize futuristic visions. But automata go back - way back - into history.
Why Is Yogurt Advertising So Focused on Women?
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Why is yogurt marketed towards women? Learn about food marketing and gender in this HowStuffWorks Now article and Stuff Mom Never Told You podcast.
Bronze Age Burial Sites Suggest Women Spread Culture More Than Men
In ancient central Europe, how did culture spread among groups? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Doctors Provide Yet Another Reason to Never Hold in a Sneeze
Medical science continues to drive home the risks of holding in an explosive sneeze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Nope, That Law Doesn't Apply: How Diplomatic Immunity Works
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Diplomatic immunity has been around for thousands of years, but it hasn't always gone so smoothly, as the BrainStuff team explains in this video.
Some Chinese Restaurants Laced Food With Opium—What Would Happen if You Ate It?
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Could Chinese food laced with opium actually make you return to the same restaurant? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can a splinter kill you?
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Splinters are small things that can cause a lot of pain. But can a splinter actually kill you? Find out.
What Is a Perfect Square?
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A perfect square is a number, but it can also be explained using an actual square.