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Feeling Hungry? Tired? Moody? Thank Your Hypothalamus
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The hypothalamus works with the pituitary to keep the body in homeostasis. HowStuffWorks checks out this tiny workhorse.
Can You Hotwire a Late-model Car?
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Is hotwiring a car as easy as it looks in those heist flicks? Yes and no. HowStuffWorks explains.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?
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The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.
Can a Vision Board Really Affect Your Future?
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People often make vision boards at the start of the year. Some swear by vision boards for making their dreams come true. But is there any science to back that up?
What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?
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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.
Why is scary music scary?
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You know it when you hear it: shrieking noises, dissonant chords, unexpected high notes. HowStuffWorks explains what makes scary music scary.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
Why Are Some Comets Green?
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News headlines talk about a rare green comet appearing in the sky. The comet itself is rare, but green comets, not so much. What makes some comets appear green?
What Is Whiskey Fungus and Is it Dangerous?
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Distilleries call this evaporative substance "angel's share" and promise that it's not dangerous, but nearby residents find it coating everything around them and aren't so sure.