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How Hammerhead Sharks Work
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Hammerhead sharks are funny-looking and not very dangerous to humans. Why do hammerhead sharks have that odd head? Explore the world of hammerheads.
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
Do Processed Foods Have 'Bliss Points'?
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Chowing down on an entire bag of chips doesn't happen by accident. HowStuffWorks looks at why that snack is designed to be irresistible.
How the Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) Works
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The Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) is a combination car and helicopter. Learn why the PAL-V is a good idea and how it works.
Should antibacterial soap be outlawed?
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Should antibacterial soap be outlawed? Read why antibacterial and antimicrobial products may threaten public health and affect your immune system.
Smoking and Back Pain
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Smoking can cause back pain, which may be surprising to some. Learn about why smoking might cause back pain.
What's Really Going on at the 'Dog Suicide Bridge'?
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Experts are baffled as to why dogs keep throwing themselves off Overtoun Bridge in Scotland. Are they lured by unseen scents or is something supernatural at work?
Is the Carolina Reaper the World's Hottest Pepper?
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Peppers are getting hotter these days. But which one is the hottest of them all? And why do we keep searching for ever-hotter peppers?
How Urban Legends Work
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Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.