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How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte? Actually Pretty Average
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If someone of small stature exhibits bullying behavior, that person is sometimes said to have a Napoleon complex. Did Napoleon himself have one, though?
Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?
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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What if Earth Lost Gravity for Five Seconds?
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Sans gravity, would we all just bounce up and down like astronauts on the moon? No. It would look a little more like a Michael Bay movie.
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
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When that sandpaper tongue gets going on your face, does it mean your cat loves you, or simply likes the way you taste?
93% of People Can't Crush This General Science Knowledge Quiz. Can You?
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Science may not have been everyone's favorite subject in high school, but many of these facts are common knowledge. You're a true nerd if you can guess them all.
Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?
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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
Does My Dog Know I Love Them?
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This quiz has gone to the dogs! We have consulted your dog about your relationship, and they've given us some questions to ask you. After you answer and tell your dog what they want to know, you'll see if you're doing enough to make them feel loved.
Why the Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend
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Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.