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Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?

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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.

Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?

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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?

Middle Child Syndrome: Understanding the Unique Challenges and Dynamics of Being the Middle Child

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Is being the middle child a hidden struggle? Uncover the secrets of 'middle child syndrome' and its surprising impact on your life.

Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?

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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?

Despite Benefits to Teens, Half of Parents Oppose Later School Start Times

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How could later school start times benefit teens and even save lives? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Is jojoba oil good for my skin?

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Jojoba oil can be used on your skin and hair and may even help with acne. Learn the many ways that jojoba oil can benefit your skin.

Who Knew Fish Sex Could Be So Loud?

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The spawning chorus of the Gulf corvina is the loudest sound made by any fish, anywhere. HowStuffWorks listens in on the action.

Japanese Scientists Invent Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt

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Japanese scientists have developed a soft serve ice cream that doesn't melt. HowStuffWorks looks at the cool concoction.

Troubled Hedgehogs Fare Better in Urban Environments

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How have hedgehogs adapted to human environments? Learn more about urban hedgehogs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Does a New Two-headed Shark Discovery Mean It's Time to Seriously Freak Out?

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What could cause a shark to have two heads? Learn more about the dicephalic mutation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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