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How Perfume Works
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Perfume is any substance that you wear and that smells. There are no requirements for it to smell good. Learn more about perfume at HowStuffWorks.
How Avalanches Work
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Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Palm Reading: Your Comprehensive Guide
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Explore the mysteries of palm reading charts! Learn about life, heart, and fate lines to uncover insights into your personality, future, and destiny.
Top 10 Ways to Add Value to Your Home
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While this may not be the best real estate market around, it is a good time to spend some money on your home to improve its value. But what should you do to get the most return on your investment?
Can You Identify the Job From These Emojis?
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Jobs require different skills, mindsets and personalities. Many are defined by what they require of the person doing them. Think you can name them from a set of emojis? Take the quiz to see if you can!
How the Ice Age Worked
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An ice age is a period of cooling, marked by the presence of glaciers and ice sheets. Learn how an ice age works and if we're in an ice age right now.
How Walmart Works
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Learn the key reasons that Walmart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
5 Reasons Parasites Are Beneficial to Earth
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You probably think all parasites are disgusting little critters, but that's not always the case. Several are actually critical to the planet.
How to Make International Calls
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Making international calls can be confusing if you don't have the right information. Learn about making international calls at HowStuffWorks.