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How Sleep Deprivation Works
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Pulled an all-nighter last night? You're a danger to yourself and others. Find out why sleep deprivation is such a hazard.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.
California Released Thousands of Prisoners Early — Guess How That Turned Out
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From 2011 to 2013, California released thousands of non-violent criminals. What was the impact on crime? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How important is protein in a dog's diet?
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How important is protein in a dog's diet? Find out how important protein is in a dog's diet at HowStuffWorks.
10 Fluoride Facts You Should Know
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For decades people have been talking about fluoride facts and its pros/cons. Here are 10 fluoride facts as we try to get to the bottom of the fluoride debate.
The Truth About Turmeric: What Health Benefits Does It Really Have?
HowStuffWorks looks at the real health benefits of turmeric according to science.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
Does breast-feeding make better babies?
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Is breast-feeding better? Take a look at research and see if science has put an end to the debate on if breast-feeding is better than the bottle.
Can You Really Escape an Alligator if You Run in a Zigzag?
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You've heard this advice a million times, and perhaps it even brings you comfort when you're in gator territory. But is it really true?
How fMRI Works
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fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging, looks at blood flow in the brain to detect areas of activity. Learn about fMRI and its invention.