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People Are Dying for the Perfect Selfie

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More than 250 people in six years have died while taking selfies. Who is taking such risks and why? HowStuffWorks looks at a new study.

What If a Man Takes Birth Control Pills?

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Say a guy mistakes "the Pill" for a breath mint. Is he going to have any lasting side effects if he takes one? What about if he took it regularly?

Are Bug Zappers Bad News?

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Not only do bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, they also can serve you up a side of bacteria with your burger.

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

Nematodes: Do We Still Need to Worry About Roundworms and Bare Feet?

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When you were a kid, your mom probably told you not to go around barefoot because you could get worms. But are nematodes still a problem today?

Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Towering Cryptid Draped in Mystery

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The Honey Island Swamp Monster is a mysterious cryptid of Louisiana, described as a Bigfoot-like creature with yellow eyes and grayish brown hair.

Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster

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Champy, the legendary creature said to reside in Lake Champlain, has spurred over 300 alleged sightings since the 1600s. Explore the famous cryptid's origins.

The Tiny Kiwi Bird Is Related to Massive Emus and Ostriches

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The kiwi bird: a small, flightless bird with some seriously strange features! Native to New Zealand, this bird in the world is unlike any other, with hair-like kiwi feathers, nostrils at the tip of its beak and a highly developed sense of smell.

11 Types of Lilies Blooming in Gardens Around the World

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Lilies are beloved for their showy blooms and sweet fragrance, making them a staple in flower arrangements, gardens, and potted plants.

The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)

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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.

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