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How Coconut Oil Went From Superfood to 'Pure Poison'

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HowStuffWorks looks at the composition of coconut oil and whether it has any health benefits.

Sloths Only Poop Once a Week — But They Make It a Good One

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HowStuffWorks finds out why sloths expose themselves to so much danger by leaving their tree homes to poop on the ground.

Do dire wolves exist?

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A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.

Can you die if you don't sleep?

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Feel like sleep deprivation will cause your death? It just might, but perhaps you can curtail this devastating situation. Let HowStuffWorks help.

Did That Astrologer Read You Right? That's the Barnum Effect

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Are you a person who likes to be social but also values some alone time? You are? How did we guess without knowing you? Welcome to the Barnum effect.

What is the future of family medicine?

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Family medicine isn't just for kids and their parents. Learn about the future of family medicine and how it is changing with the times.

What If You Shot a Gun in Space?

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Picture this: You're floating through space, minding your own business, when some super-scary alien attacks you. Clearly you need to defend yourself, but all you have is a handgun. Will it do you any good, or are you mincemeat?

Will using a cell phone at a gas pump make it explode?

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Cell phones have long been thought to be a possible cause of gas-station fires. Find out if using your cell phone at a gas pump can make it explode.

Munchkin Cats: The Wiener Dogs of the Feline World

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Munchkin cats were officially introduced to the world in 1991, though they've been around for decades. HowStuffWorks gets to know these feline cuties.

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