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What is an appendix and what causes appendicitis?

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What is an appendix and why can it be removed without causing a problem?

10 Questions in the U.S. Health Care Cost Debate

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Why does health care cost so much? And, why isn't the population any healthier? Learn the biggest U.S. health care cost debates at HowStuffWorks.

How Tarot Cards Work

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Tarot cards aren't meant to tell the future. Learn where tarot cards come from, what they mean, why tarot cards can work and why it matters where the cards fall.

What is the Longest Time Someone Has Gone Without Sleep?

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A man in Cornwall, England, went 11 consecutive days without a wink of sleep. Find out how he did it, why he did it and why you shouldn't give it a try.

What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit

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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?

Understanding the Differences Between Big Rig and F1 Car Horsepower Ratings

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So why does a diesel engine with huge torque and low maximum RPM get a low horsepower rating compared to a low torque, high revving race car engine? Find out why in this article.

Who Brushes Their Teeth in the Shower?

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A surprising number of people do, but why? And are there any downsides to doing it?

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