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Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything

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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?

5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button

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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.

Can we control the weather?

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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.

Could Planting 1 Trillion Trees Counteract Climate Change?

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Many scientists say that the response to climate change will require planting new trees. A whole lot of them.

Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life

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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.

Oil Diffusers Make Your House Smell Great, But Are They Safe?

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Burning some essential oils around your home may make it smell really nice. But could there be some side effects you should be worried about?

How Do Eels Reproduce?

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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?

Do Campaign TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?

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American TV viewers are bombarded with political ads during the lengthy campaign season. But do these ads really make a difference to voting habits?

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