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Marked at Birth: Your Birth Month, Allergies and DNA Are Linked
Although scientists knew that birth season affected people's allergy risk, they didn't know why this happened. A study gets us one step closer.
Do You Have to Pull Over for a Funeral Procession?
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Few rules on funeral processions are enshrined in law; most are just customs. But that doesn't mean you should break them.
6 Cool Innovations That Could Change Air Travel Forever
Choosing your seatmates through social media? Facial recognition technology to match you and your luggage? The airline industry has the ideas... but will it adopt them?
Why Is Opening an Umbrella Inside Bad Luck?
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Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.
Why is it rude to stare?
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Even if they're the most interesting person you've ever seen, staring isn't usually the thing to do. Learn just why staring is rude at HowStuffWorks.
Can a full coat of body paint kill you?
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Models, cosplayers and artists often wear head-to-toe body paint. But can that be deadly? Get the answer at HowStuffWorks.
What is the future of robotic surgery?
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Robotic surgery involves high-tech bots that allow surgeons to make precise movements. Learn about the future of robotic surgery at HowStuffWorks.
What If We Had Two Suns?
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Double the suns means double the suntan, double the solar energy and double the awesome sunsets, right? Well, not exactly. Having two suns might sound fun, but it would probably make for a pretty different environment here on Earth.
Can airbags kill you?
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Could airbags actually end up hurting or killing the people they're supposed to protect? Find out if airbags can kill you at HowStuffWorks.
Modafinil: The Ultimate Wake-up Pill?
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Learn about new drugs that can help fight fatigue. Will they really keep you alert and awake? Learn more sleep from Discovery Health.