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Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have
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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.
Does keeping texts on my phone slow its performance?
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Does keeping texts on your phone slow its performance? Find out if you have too many old text messages hanging around and if texts are slowing your phone.
Can You Get Lice in Your Beard?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what lice are and how to get them out of your beard.
Thalidomide: How a Miracle Medication Became a Global Tragedy
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In the 1950s and 60s, a drug called thalidomide was marketed as a miracle solution for morning sickness and sleep issues in pregnant women.
How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.
Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
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It's hard to quit smoking because cigarette manufacturers make it hard. Find out what cigarette companies put in cigarettes to make it hard to quit smoking.
How Human Rights Organizations Work
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Human rights organizations are a necessary evil. Learn all about human rights organizations at HowStuffWorks.
How and why do carcinogens cause cancer?
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Why do carcinogens cause cancer? Take a look at studies on common carcinogens and learn how carcinogens cause cancer at Discovery Health.
How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
What types of questions are asked during grad school interviews?
Grad school interviews and the types of questions that are asked are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grad school interviews.