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What does a stand-in do?
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A movie star isn't going to spend hours on a set so the crew can adjust the lighting -- but someone's has to. Learn what stand-ins do at HowStuffWorks.
Does the Immortal Jellyfish Actually Live Forever?
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The immortal jellyfish, known as Turritopsis dohrnii, has the ability to reverse age and theoretically live an eternal life. Because of its ability to regrow its cells, it could theoretically escape death over and over again.
Nikola Tesla's Cat and Other Feline Fascinations
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If it wasn't for Nikola Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity. Part-Time Genius cohosts discuss this and other little-known cats in history.
Extinct Marsupial Lions Killed Prey in a Really Weird Way
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The method this ancient carnivore employed is unlike anything we see in predators today.
How to Maintain a Clean Humidifier
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Winter time often means hauling out the humidifier to improve air quality. But ignoring the cleaning instructions could add to your health problems.
Risks of Overtraining
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The risks of overtraining include an increased chance of injury. Learn how to gauge whether you're overtraining.
Can doing a wheelie break your motorcycle's drive shaft?
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Some bikers love doing tricks, but you should be careful. Learn if doing wheelies is detrimental to your bike at HowStuffWorks.
How Could You Be a Better Version of Yourself?
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Ready to level up in life? Take a hard look in the mirror during this quiz, and you'll learn what you can do to up your game. Will you need a huge change, or will a few small steps do? Get brutally honest with yourself, and find out!
California's Leopard Shark Takes Years to Mature
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With their sleek, spotted bodies and easygoing demeanor, the leopard shark is a California coast icon. These sharks, scientifically known as Triakis semifasciata, cruise the shallow nearshore embayments of the eastern Pacific, especially around San Francisco Bay and southern California.
What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.