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'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe

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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Prison Food Is Way Worse Than You'd Expect

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The food we're feeding those incarcerated in the U.S. prison system is not only bad for their health, but it's also bad for John Q. Taxpayer's wallet.

Does Paying People to Relocate to a State Work?

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HowStuffWorks looks at whether student loan forgiveness and other incentives encourage people to move or remain in a state.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods

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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.

Smoking and Back Pain

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Smoking can cause back pain, which may be surprising to some. Learn about why smoking might cause back pain.

Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit

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HowStuffWorks tells the tragic story of August Engelhardt who was nuts for coconuts. He founded a cult based on the fruit and worshipping the sun.

Don't Fear the Brown Recluse Spider (Seriously)

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Ninety percent of brown recluse bites don't have any effect at all - but the mythology around these creatures and their bites is legendary.

Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?

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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?

The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn

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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.

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