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How did swine flu get its name?
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Do you know how swine flu got that name? The virus doesn't even come from pigs, so why call it swine? Learn about the swine flu name.
5 Effects of Sleep Deprivation
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Sleep deprivation can affect you in surprising ways. Learn about 5 effects of sleep deprivation.
Why are humans altruistic?
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Why are humans altruistic? Even when it might hurt us? See concepts and ideas on why humans are altruistic at Discovery Health.
Diagnosing Eating Disorders
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Diagnosing eating disorders is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about diagnosing eating disorders from Discovery Health.
Can petroleum jelly be used as a moisturizer?
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Does a petroleum jelly moisturizer work? And can it be as effective as expensive moisturizers? Take a look at petroleum jelly moisturizer.
The Ultimate 'Ghostbusters' Quiz
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You asked for it, you got it. 'Ghostbusters' was one of the most popular movies of the 1980s, and its release date is used as a means for charting time for the Stuff You Should Know podcast. You ain't afraid of no quiz.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History
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What various ways have people poisoned each other through history? Learn more about alternative poisons in this HowStuffWorks article.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
Is Theft of DNA by Genetic 'Paparazzi' Our Next Legal Nightmare?
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People have been raising alarms about the potential for nonconsensual, surreptitious collection and testing of DNA for years, but will genetic paparazzi with DNA collection kits become as ubiquitous as those with cameras?