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Isolation and Monotony Stress the Brain. Here's How to Cope

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Social isolation and monotony in these days of COVID-19 may seem like passive problems, but they actually trigger the brain's stress reactions.

What Is Probate and Can You Avoid It?

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If someone dies without a will, their survivors may end up in a long expensive fight in probate court.

What If the Oceans Disappeared?

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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?

Peyote Is Endangered, Spiritually Sacred and Becoming Legal

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Long-banned in the U.S., except for religious purposes, peyote is starting to be decriminalized in some cities. But is that a good thing for this endangered plant?

How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1

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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.

How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?

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When your computer issues a low ink warning, do you find ways to keep printing until it's bone-dry? Find out how your computer calculates ink level.

Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?

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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.

What's the World's Tallest Building?

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In the last few decades, there's been a sort of arms race to build ever-taller skyscrapers. Which seven currently rank as the world's tallest buildings?

Meet the Man Who Invented Cool Whip, Tang and Pop Rocks

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The 20th century would have been very different without the contributions of General Foods chemist William A. Mitchell, who tapped into the American appetite for convenience and novelty.

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