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How Much of Our Brain Do We Use? Debunking the Myth

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It doesn't exactly seem like something the human body would do, let a large portion of itself go to complete waste. Is it true that most of your brain is on permanent hiatus?

Should you really starve a fever?

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Should you really starve a fever? Get the biology behind how "starve a fever" could work and whether it's really advisable.

How LifeStraw Works

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Many of us take clean water for granted, but hundreds of millions of people have no access to it. Luckily, technologies like LifeStraw can help make water safer for individuals and families who desperately need it.

What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?

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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?

How Movie Make-up Artists Work

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Are you interested in learning how movie make-up artists work? Check out HowStuffWorks for information explaining how movie make-up artists work.

How Silverlight Works

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Microsoft Silverlight is a platform for rich Internet application development similar to Adobe Flash. Learn more about Microsoft Silverlight

How Fire Sprinkler Systems Work

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Did you know that a fire sprinkler system is designed to be triggered by extremely high heat? Learn all about how a fire sprinkler system works.

10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous

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We've all seen TV ads for products that were just completely silly, but then became overnight sensations. Which ones made our list?

Can You Name These British TV Shows From the '80s and '90s?

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It was a time of expanding opportunities as existing channels added more content, and cable TV introduced a whole new menu. How well do you remember these '80s and '90s shows?

Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?

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There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!

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