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Are people with tons of piercings and tattoos just enthusiasts, or could they actually be addicted to body modifications? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Dogecoin started out as a spoof, but is now an actual cryptocurrency with tens of billions of dollars in value. So, should you invest in it?

Social isolation and monotony in these days of COVID-19 may seem like passive problems, but they actually trigger the brain's stress reactions.

The boxing kangaroo as a symbol of the Australian fighting spirit dates back to the 1890s, but what's the truth? Do kangaroos actually box?

Kissing bugs seem to be spreading throughout the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at how dangerous these insects actually are to humans.

Is the undercover program called PRISM actually a fairly transparent tool for gathering information or a mandate for snooping through your e-mail?

A washing machine is actually an amazing device once you get inside. Learn about the agitator, the pumps, the controller and much more!

Want to learn about sun poisoning? Visit HowStuffWorks to discover how the sun can actually poison you.

Separate fact from propaganda and learn what a cult actually is and look at some of the more notable cult incidents in recent history.

Vintage film stars did not always go by their real names. Read our list of 26 film stars and their actual names.

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