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You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?
How AIDS Works
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HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far.
Secondhand Smoke Basics
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Secondhand smoke is far more harmful than was originally thought. Learn about the hazards of secondhand smoke and what you can do to lessen the risks.
10 Hardest Habits to Break
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What are the 10 hardest habits to break? Find out about the 10 hardest habits at HowStuffWorks.
10 Scientific Questions We Can't Answer Yet
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Science is forever uncovering the mysteries of our universe, but some questions remain elusive. What topics have us still scratching our heads?
10 Amazing Things Dogs Can Sense
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Dogs have great senses and are insightful, intuitive creatures. See 10 amazing things dogs can sense to learn more.
Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?
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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy? Learn why sleepiness is common after Thanksgiving dinner and how the amino acid tryptophan works.
Medical Uses for Garlic
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Garlic is a herb that helps reduce heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, and mildly lower blood pressure. Learn to use garlic as a healing agent.
What did the Nazis have to do with archaeology?
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In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Dr. Jones battles the Nazis for the Holy Grail. Did the Nazis really have an interest in archaeology? And if so, what fueled it?
Understanding the Ecological Niche: Why Species Stay Put
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An ecological niche is a place within an ecosystem that a specific plant or animal lives in. Learn about an ecological niche in this article.