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Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit

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Jackfruit's smell is notorious. But get past that and HowStuffWorks explains why it's versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch.

5 Reasons Geckos Are the Coolest Lizards

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Geckos have abilities that definitely take lizardhood up a notch.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories

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Is the world run by the Illuminati or just some reptilian overlords? Test your knowledge of conspiracy theories with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study

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HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.

The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?

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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.

Balut Is the Asian Street Food You Gotta Eat to Believe

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At first glance, balut might look unappetizing and unappealing. But it's a favorite snack in Southeast Asia. HowStuffWorks explains this unusual food.

5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)

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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.

What is groaning cheese?

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While it may seem strange, new moms used to expect cheese on their big days. Learn more about the history of the groaning cheese at HowStuffWorks.

What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?

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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.

Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?

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To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?

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