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Are circumcisions really necessary?
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Is circumcision necessary? Signs point to no, although there are valid reasons for circumcision. Learn why some think circumcision isn't necessary.
If you step on a rusty nail, will you really get tetanus?
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Will stepping on a rusty nail really give you tetanus? Learn why nails and puncture wounds can be breeding grounds for tetanus bacteria.
Can People Get Bone Marrow Transplants From Baboons?
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A baboon transplant sounds like something from fiction, but a doctor really attempted it. Read why a baboon transplant was risked and the results.
11 of the World's Worst Serial Killers
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Some serial killers have murdered more than 100 people. Who are the worst serial killers, and why did they do it?
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.
What Is Sodium Nitrate in Processed Meats, and Is It Harmful?
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Sodium nitrate and its relative sodium nitrite are preservatives that you find in lots of processed meats. Learn why they add these preservatives to food.
Porsche 928
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The Porsche 928 was a prospective replacement for the rear-engine Porsche 911. Learn why the great front-engine 928 never met that potential.
How Brain Mapping Works
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Brain mapping attempts to provide a complete picture of the brain's structure. Learn how brain mapping works and why it's such a scientific breakthrough.
Porsche 911
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The Porsche 911 is acclaimed the world's best all-around sports car. Find out why in this detailed history packed with pictures and specifications.
How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
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Exactly how much money is there in the world? Learn how some have counted the amount of money that exists and why it's such a difficult task.