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You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation

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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?

Capicola: The Italian Dried Meat Tony Soprano Called 'Gabagool'

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Capicola is an Italian cured meat that comes from a pig's shoulder. It's thinly sliced like prosciutto, but has its own distinct flavor.

7 Beautiful Facts About Aphrodite

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You probably know that Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of love. Here are seven other facts you may not know about this enduring symbol of passion.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Tacos

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HowStuffWorks takes a bite into the history and trivia of tacos.

Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?

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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.

What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?

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The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.

Is the Carolina Reaper the World's Hottest Pepper?

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Peppers are getting hotter these days. But which one is the hottest of them all? And why do we keep searching for ever-hotter peppers?

Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?

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If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?

What is the biggest family tree ever assembled?

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How big is the biggest family tree? Learn about the biggest family tree ever assembled to find out.

Why Is Opening an Umbrella Inside Bad Luck?

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Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.

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