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Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'

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Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.

Is This How Ant-Man Controls His Ants?

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Scientists changed the behavior of ants so that they performed different roles than their nature normally allows. Read about this cool ant experiment.

Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years

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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Can Jet Hand Dryers Really Blast Out a Germ Cloud? Well, Yes and No

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Are jet air hand dryers the safest way to dry your hands after using the bathroom or are they blasting invisible microbes through the air with every use?

We Know Far Less About Sharks Than You Might Think

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What are the big questions in shark research? Learn more about what we don't know about sharks in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Do Animals Have Different Blood Types Too?

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Do non-human animals have equivalent categories to our A, B and O blood designations? Can animals donate blood?

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

Ridiculous History: The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood Killed and Injured Dozens

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A 1919 explosion flooded the streets of Boston with molasses. The consequences were lethal. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?

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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?

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What exactly is Bugs Bunny? Learn about whether Bugs Bunny is a rabbit or a hare, and what the difference is, in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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