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10 Common Perimenopause Symptoms
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Knowing about perimenopause symptoms can help you take care of your body and plan ahead. See 10 common perimenopause symptoms at HowStuffWorks.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
How Stuttering Works
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Stuttering is linked to a disconnection between language processing and motor function, but its cause is still unknown. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Lewis and Clark Worked
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Lewis and Clark are famous for exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Learn about the exploration of Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery.
How the Venice Tide Barrier Project Works
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It's a recipe for disaster: Venice is sinking, and the waters around it are rising. Can the controversial MOSE project save Italy's famous city with a series of aqua gates?
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
10 Home Remedies for Cold Sores
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Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are painful and unattractive. Discover what causes cold sores, and the home remedies that can treat them.
How NASCAR Broadcasts Work
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NASCAR broadcasts are a tribute to NASCAR popularity. To keep NASCAR television viewers, NASCAR broadcasts nowadays have to be something special.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Saint-Remy
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In May of 1889, Vincent van Gogh entered the asylum in Saint-Remy. Learn about the paintings Vincent van Gogh made during his time in the hospital.
10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes
Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.