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How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America

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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.

The Portuguese Man-of-war Is Not a Jellyfish and Packs a Nasty Sting

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Even washed up on the beach, the Portuguese man-of-war can deliver searing pain with its stinging tentacles, so whatever you do, don't touch it.

How to Harness Biofuels

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How much do you know about biofuels? Keep reading to learn How to Harness Biofuels.

Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures

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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?

How to Win the Privacy War With Facebook

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HowStuffWorks talked to experts about the latest Facebook user data breach. How can you protect your information in the age of social media?

Why You May Like Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

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Floating in a sensory deprivation tank is a form of restricted environmental stimulation therapy. Studies have shown it can be good for your mind and body.

Here's How You Help a Friend With Depression

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HowStuffWorks finds out the best and worst things to say to someone who is feeling depressed.

Who Watches Neighborhood Watch Programs?

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The National Neighborhood Watch Program was originally established in 1972. HowStuffWorks looks at the purposes and evolution of the program.

Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today

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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.

How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?

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When your computer issues a low ink warning, do you find ways to keep printing until it's bone-dry? Find out how your computer calculates ink level.

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