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Have thousands of children in China been named Olympics?

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Thousands of children in China are being named 'Olympics' to commemorate the Games. Learn about children in China being named 'Olympics.'

What causes rigor mortis?

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The causes of rigor mortis stem from the way muscles move. Learn about the causes of rigor mortis and see how chemistry affects postmortem stiffness.

Do Japanese monkeys season their food?

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Japanese monkeys seasoning food might sound odd, but some use saltwater for taste. Learn how researchers discovered Japanese monkeys seasoning food.

Is there such a thing as a man-eating lion?

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Though man-eating lions are rare, they do exist. Learn where man-eating lions live and what drives Tsavo lions to snack on human populations.

How Perl Works

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Perl is easy to use once you know the basics. It can be used to create DOS batch files, C shell scripts, CGI scripts for Web pages and more. Get a great introduction to this versatile programming language!

Birthday Astrology

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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.

How E-mail Scams Work

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E-mail scams are often well-disguised and can be very dangerous. Check out some examples of e-mail scams at HowStuffWorks.

Yang Organs Overview

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The yang organs, in traditional Chinese medicine, separate impure substances from food and drain them from the body. Learn how yang organs work.

Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat

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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.

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