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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.
What don't we know about mental illness?
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Mental illness still has some mysteries, but it isn't a character flaw and can happen to anyone. Read about mental illness and what we know and don't know.
Should you use a face cleansing brush?
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Face cleansing brushes, like Clarisonics, are more popular than ever. But are they worth buying? See if a face cleansing brush will help your skin.
When is it right to repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth?
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When is it right to repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth? Learn how to tell if your child should repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth.
Nope, Boomers and Xers Don't Work Harder Than Millennials
A new study shows that that the work ethic is pretty much the same for all generations. HowStuffWorks explores.
Why Some People Will Do Anything to Avoid Pooping in Public Toilets
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What's up with public toilet anxiety? Learn more about what makes people too anxious to use the bathroom in public in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?