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Why Are Boy Bands Bigger Stars Than Girl Groups?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between boy bands and girl groups and why the former seems to have more staying power, even today.
Baboons: The Monkeys With the Scarlet Booties
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Baboons are one of 23 types of Old World monkeys. HowStuffWorks takes you inside their world, and talks frankly about their ugly red butts.
Cash for Teeth: The Legend of the Tooth Fairy
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HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the tooth fairy.
Why Do Humans Have Body Hair?
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Human body hair may seem annoying to groom, pluck and shave, but it does serve a purpose. Learn about human body hair and why we have hair on our bodies.
Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors
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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.
How Ambulances Work
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How are ambulances dispatched and why do they cost so much? HowStuffWorks takes a close look at the world of ambulances.
How Keogh Retirement Plans Work
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Keogh Retirement Plans are a good way for self-employed people to plan for retirement. Learn more about Keogh Retirement Plans.
How Reservation Confirmations Work
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Automated reservation confirmations have become an important link. Find out how these simple electronic notifications can save you time.
Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?
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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.
How much money do people accidentally throw away every year?
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Accidentally throwing away money is more common than you might think. Find out how much money people accidentally throw away every year.