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The Naked Mole Rat Exhibits Hive Behavior, Lives Up to 30 Years
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The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is found in the dry regions of East Africa. These hairless, wrinkly rodents live in underground colonies that function more like insect hives than typical mammal groups.
Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Failing to Treat Black Men for 40 Years
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The Tuskegee syphilis study, also known as the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, is one of the most infamous chapters in the history of U.S. public health and scientific research. PHS, in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute, conducted the study, which aimed to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis in Black men from Macon County, Alabama.
What's the Deal With Smashing the Wedding Cake?
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Cheesy Custom or Lots of Laughs? HowStuffWorks tries to get to the bottom of this wedding cake ritual.
Why Some People Will Do Anything to Avoid Pooping in Public Toilets
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What's up with public toilet anxiety? Learn more about what makes people too anxious to use the bathroom in public in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.
5 Times David Bowie Was Censored in the Past
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David Bowie faced censorship over his long career, sometimes for things that today seem tame. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less
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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can U.S. Doctors Legally Ask Patients About Gun Ownership?
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Can U.S. doctors ask their patients about guns? Are there laws against that? Learn more about guns and health care in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Famous Mothers Quiz
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to test your knowledge of all types of mothers, from Ma Barker to Madonna.
How Much Is the IRS Underpayment Penalty?
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The IRS underpayment penalty is based on several factors. Find out how much an IRS underpayment penalty might cost you.