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Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?
Do Processed Foods Have 'Bliss Points'?
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Chowing down on an entire bag of chips doesn't happen by accident. HowStuffWorks looks at why that snack is designed to be irresistible.
What Does Space Smell Like?
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Surprisingly, the solar system isn't odorless - it has a distinct scent that some astronauts like and others think is stinky. So, what does it smell like and why?
How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiotics?
Antibiotics save lives. But broad-spectrum antibiotics can really do a number on the delicate ecosystem in your intestines -- and the recovery time may surprise you.
3 Major Types of Mushrooms: Edible, Wild and Poisonous
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Some types of mushrooms are delicious and nutritious, while others are deadly and should never be eaten. Learning how to tell them apart is essential for both food lovers and foragers; knowing the difference between edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms can literally be a matter of life and death.
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
Oxycontin 101
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According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 2.8 million people aged 12 or older had illegally used the prescription drug OxyContin at least once. Find out about this controversial drug.
How do I know if my catalytic converter has failed?
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Catalytic converter failure can be hard to diagnose. Learn several possible causes for catalytic converter failure on this page.
Vitamin C Supplements
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Vitamin C supplements can be a good way to get more of the vitamin into your system. Learn how to safely take vitamin C supplements.
How to Replace a Drain Trap
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Replacing a drain trap is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about replacing a drain trap.