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Sebum Overview
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What is Sebum? Impress your friends by visiting HowStuffWorks to learn what Sebum is, and why it is important in the human body.
Would You Eat Casu Marzu, the Illegal Cheese With Maggots?
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Casu marzu has been called the most dangerous cheese in the world. But Sardinians have been eating it for centuries, so why is it banned?
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
What are bedbugs?
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Bedbugs are showing up with more frequency in hotels, dorms and apartments across the country. Learn why bedbugs prefer to sleep in your bedroom.
All 'Aboot' Canadian Holidays
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What's Victoria Day all about? Why is Canadian Thanksgiving in October? We'll give you a quick tour of Canadian holidays.
How Crime Scene Photography Works
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Crime scene photography is used to record evidence of a crime. Learn what crime scene photography is used for and why it needs to be admissable in court.
5 Benefits of Electronic Medical Records
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There are a few benefits of electronic medical records. See reasons why paper records will be phased out due to the benefits of electronic medical records.
Are Polar Bears Endangered?
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Polar bears and global warming are getting attention from conservationists and the general public. See why polar bears are threatened by global warming.
What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?
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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."
Is there a link between intelligence and mental illness?
Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.