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Hagoromo Fulltouch: The Legendary Chalk Hoarded by Mathematicians

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The world's most beloved chalk was pulled back from the brink of extinction, to the relief of the world's mathematicians and chalk enthusiasts.

A Kid-friendly Introduction to Magnets and Magnetism

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Magnetism is at work all around you. Even our Earth is a giant magnet!

The Weird, Painful Condition That Stops Dog Tails From Wagging

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What is limber tail and how does it stop dogs' tails from wagging? Learn more about this limp tail condition in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

C-sections Can Affect a Baby's Immune System

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A small pilot study explored how to boost the microbiota of babies born by C-section. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Wearable Alcohol Sensor Could Text You if You're Too Drunk

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Can wearable tech measure blood alcohol content? Learn more about this sweat-analyzing tech in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices

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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.

Feeling Sick? Snuggling With Pets Won't Hurt Them, Could Help You

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Don't worry about transmitting the cold or flu to your furry friends. In fact, some time cuddled up can help with your sickness.

Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No

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If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.

Why Is an Asteroid Worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000?

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A distant asteroid made mostly of iron is potentially worth $10,000 quadrillion, making it many times more valuable than the global economy.

Can the Change in Temperature Really Make You Sick?

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Weather-driven sickness is a thing, but it isn't always the temperature that causing the illness. HowStuffWorks looks at what it is making you sick.

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