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10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics
Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.
10 Monsters That Deserve Movies
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Speed date with us as we get to know 10 monsters that deserve movies. Hollywood's monster menagerie will never be the same.
How Fireplaces Work
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Fireplaces are known for their warmth, but they can sometimes lose more heat than they provide. Learn about fireplaces at HowStuffWorks.
How Genghis Khan Worked
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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.
10 Horror Films That Changed the Genre
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These horror films didn't just change behavior; they revamped the genre. See the list of 10 horror movies that changed the industry.
How Japanese Traditions Work
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Many Japanese traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Japanese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
What Happens if I Put Sugar in Someone's Gas Tank?
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Putting sugar in someone's gas tank has long been rumored to ruin someone's car. But does it really work?
How does payload affect braking?
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How does payload affect braking? Learn all about payload and braking at HowStuffWorks.
Nebular Theory Might Explain How Our Solar System Formed
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The nebular theory, also known as nebular hypothesis, presents one explanation of how the solar system was formed, proposed by Pierre Simon de Laplace in 1796.