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Why would circumcision decrease a man's risk of contracting AIDS?

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The results of three recent studies show that an uncircumcised man is twice as likely to contract AIDS from an infected woman as is a circumcised one.

How Can a Foot Rub Help You Recover From Surgery?

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How can a foot massage help you recover from surgery? Learn what foot reflexology could do to help patients recovering from surgery manage pain.

Is the FBI reading my e-mail?

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When the FBI announced two years ago that it no was longer using its Carnivore Internet surveillance software, it seemed like a victory. Find out why the techniques employed in the new ISP-based surveillance approach may be even more evasive.

How Electric Aircraft Work

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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.

How Creationism Works

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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.

How Gamification Works

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Gamification is rapidly changing the way we interact with our world. Find out what gamification is and find out if you are already participating in it.

Cryptocurrencies: The Creation of AI, Aliens or Even the Antichrist?

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Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, but who's really behind their creation: AI, aliens or the Antichrist? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explains.

Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators

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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.

Why are barns usually painted red?

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Red barns are a common sight in rural parts of the country, but have you ever wondered why they're painted red? Learn about the purpose of red barns.

Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors

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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.

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