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Endoplasmic Reticulum: Rough ER vs. Smooth ER

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The part of your cells that helps you recover from a hangover is shaped like a maze of tubes and is made of two parts - the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

From Liquid to Solid: How Long Does It Take Water to Freeze?

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It isn't magic but instead science that causes the bottled water to completely freeze - and some pretty simple science at that. So, how long does it take water to freeze?

Celebratory Yard Signs Are Having a Major Moment

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Thanks to COVID-19, big celebrations are canceled. So it's no surprise people aren't saying 'Happy Birthday' with a simple card, but with a huge yard sign instead.

Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests

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Do men's beards harbor more microbes than a dog's fur does? HowStuffWorks looks at a study that says yes.

Does the Sun Rotate?

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Like Earth, the sun rotates, but in a different way. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.

This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years

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Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?

Why Is 9/10 Added to Gas Prices?

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The practice of tacking 9/10 of a cent on the end of a gas price goes back to a decades-old tax imposed by state and federal governments. It was supposed to expire but never did.

What is the Book of Icelanders?

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Remote Iceland is lacking in genetic diversity, so it has a book to help residents find love. Learn all about the Book of Icelanders at HowStuffWorks.

Were there binoculars aboard the Titanic?

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Were binoculars on the Titanic? If so, why weren't they used to avoid the iceberg? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Is there a right way to poop?

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Of course we all know how to poop. But you might be missing out on a faster, healthier, way to do it. Find out if there is a right way to poop.

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