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What Makes a Scent Soothing?
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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?
What Are the Most and Least Popular Birthdays in the U.S.?
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Some months are bursting with popular birthdates and others are stone cold out of the picture. Which are the most and least popular birthdays and why?
What Happens When We Sleep?
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Why do we sleep? What happens when we sleep? Learn more about sleep from Discovery Health.
The Hope Diamond Probably Isn't Cursed, After All
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Holly and Tracy of Stuff You Missed in History Class explain why the stories of the Hope diamond have been greatly exaggerated.
Say Cheese! Eat This Instead of a Sweet Dessert
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Eating cheese instead of a sweet dessert is a good alternative. Find out why cheese is a better option than a sweet dessert.
How Replicants Work
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Replicants are essentially robots that are hunted in the movie 'Blade Runner.' Learn more about replicants and find out why replicants are hunted.
Should the U.S. Let People Younger Than 35 Run for President?
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Why is there a minimum age limit for the U.S. presidency? Learn more about the age limit in this HowStuffWorks article.
What Causes Thunderstorms?
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Thuderstorms occur more in the summer than any other month. Find out why thunderstorms occur more frequently in the summer.
How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?
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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.
Does a smartphone raise your risk of identity theft?
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Does a smartphone raise your risk of identity theft? Learn why and how to protect yourself from HowStuffWorks.