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Nutria: River Rats Only a Mother Could Love
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Nutria have their place in the world, but they can be very destructive. HowStuffWorks looks at these rodents.
How Hair Dye Turns Your Hair That Great Shade of Pink or Purple
Whether you want pink or silver or jet black hair, the BrainStuff team explains how hair dye works to give you your color of choice in this video.
The Maillard Reaction and the Science of Browning Foods
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The Maillard reaction is the scientific process that makes your steak (and other foods) taste and smell delicious. So, how does that work? We'll explain.
Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No
If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.
Diamonds Are a Wine's Best Friend
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If you've ever had sediment - or crystals - in the bottom of your wine glass or on a cork, you've had wine diamonds. Are they a sign of a bad bottle?
Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
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Dog people often hear if a dog's nose is dry, the dog is sick. If that's true, does a wet nose signal a healthy dog? HowStuffWorks gets the answers.
Why Does Ice Stick to Your Fingers?
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You've probably had ice stick to your hand when you pull it out of the ice maker. But why is that?
'Nightingale' Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan
In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.
Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman
The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?
Who Invented the Dishwasher?
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We can thank a woman named Josephine Cochrane for this timesaver.