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Is what's in my belly button really lint?
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Scientists have taken on the job of evaluating the debris found in the human belly button. Learn more about belly button lint at HowStuffWorks.
Did one of the first film audiences panic over footage of a train?
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Did people run for their lives at showings of the Lumieres' 1895 film 'Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station'? Head to HowStuffWorks to find out.
Should you unplug your electronics during a thunderstorm?
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It would be nice if our electronic devices doubled as handy, lightning-proof talismans to ward off danger during a thunderstorm. Sadly, that sounds more like sorcery than science. In the meantime, maybe you should just leave them off and unplugged.
How does your skin eliminate waste?
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Skin eliminates waste to protect itself from toxins. See how skin eliminates waste and other skin health information.
Wedding Videography 101
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Wedding Videography 101 is just the thing you need if you're thinking about capturing your wedding on video. Learn more in Wedding Videography 101.
Will pulling out a gray hair cause 10 more to grow in its place?
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People tend to be reluctant to love their gray hair, but plucking isn't advised. Learn why you shouldn't pull your gray hair out at HowStuffWorks.
What's vanishing caloric density?
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Melt-in-your-mouth snacks deliver deliciousness, but not satiety. Find out about the science behind never feeling full of your favorite indulgences.
Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't
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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.
Catherine the Great's Furniture: Erotic Easter Egg or Petty Hoax?
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When we think about royalty, we often imagine gilded thrones and ornate drawing rooms. But according to German troops in World War II, Catherine the Great's furniture went way beyond your average aristocratic flair.
Do You Have the Brain of a Detective?
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Being a detective means seeing the world differently. It means not just hearing, but listening. It means not just looking, but seeing. Add to that a deeper understanding of human nature and procedure and you'll have the skills needed to be a detective. Is your mind ready for the job?