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Should you refrigerate eggs?
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Not everyone refrigerates eggs. But why don't those people get sick? Find out if you should refrigerate eggs at HowStuffWorks.
Do Wolves Really Howl at the Moon?
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Wolves and the moon have been connected since ancient times. Learn why we link wolves and the moon, and if wolves and the moon share a mystical bond.
Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex
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Most mammals have a penis bone called a baculum, but humans don't. A new study sheds light on the history of the baculum, and why ours is missing.
How Body Odor Works
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Why do we have body odor? How can you prevent it? Read about the causes of body odor and how to deal with it.
Could You Pass a Forklift Driving Exam?
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There is more to driving a forklift then just lifting pallets in a warehouse, which is why an exam is needed to do the job. Can you get all the answers right?
What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
Generic Drugs
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Generic drugs are the bioequivalent to name-brand drugs, meaning they have the exact same effect. Learn about generic drugs and why generic drugs are cheap.
Can you catch a sneeze like you can a yawn?
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When you see someone yawning, even in a picture, chances are a yawning urge will come over you, too. But is this also true of sneezing, and if so, why?
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
What is the DARPA Urban Challenge?
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What is the DARPA Urban Challenge? Learn about the DARPA Urban Challenge and find out why we might want driverless cars in the first place.