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Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?
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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.
Foxglove Flower: The Beautiful Bloom That's Good (and Bad) for Your Heart
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This pretty flower has been known for centuries to have chemicals that can regulate your heartbeat but also poison you.
Can Dogs Lose Their Ability to Smell?
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It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
Binaural Beats: Does This Auditory Illusion Really Calm Your Brain?
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This new form of sound therapy takes advantage of the fact that a different frequency in each ear yields a third frequency that can allegedly calm you down or improve your focus. Does it really work? Our writer tried it out.
Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs
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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
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Ever wondered where lemonade comes from? HowStuffWorks looks at the history of this popular, puckery thirst quencher.
Does Everyone Have the Ability to Become a Genius?
Sudden savant syndrome can make you a math whiz or musical prodigy overnight. HowStuffWorks talked to an expert to find out how it happens.