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How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
Top 10 Mad Scientist Fails
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Most mad scientists slave away their entire lives in pursuit of godlike powers. These 10 mad scientists' fails ended their careers.
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
Historic and Haunted: Tennessee's Houses with a Dark Past
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Discover the most haunted houses in Tennessee, where eerie encounters, ghostly legends, and paranormal activity bring chilling stories to life. Dare to explore?
8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.
Why No Fish Wants a Tongue-eating Parasitic Louse in its Mouth
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Cymothoa exigua will make you feel very glad you're not a fish.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — Film vs. Book Quiz
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Accio errors, replacements and exclusions! This quiz is all about what happens when books are adapted into movies. If you can get more than 30 of these correct, you'll receive your invitation to Hogwarts.
Can You Name Which Literary Classic These Characters Are From?
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Bookworms, this one's for you! With so many great works of literature, we're sure you can name many memorable characters that came out of these masterpieces. Can you easily identify these fictional characters? Answer our questions to see!
How Chat Rooms Work
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Chat rooms offer users the opportunity to meet and connect with one another online. Learn more about chat rooms and how they help people communicate.
10 Venomous Creatures in Your Backyard
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You don't have to live in some exotic, tropical environment to find a venomous critter. They live all over the world, and some may be closer than you think.