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Need a New Podcast to Binge? Here's What HowStuffWorks Podcast Hosts Listen To
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HowStuffWorks loves podcasts, and our staff of podcast hosts offer up recommendations of their favorite ones to obsess over. Read this article.
Can Foods Really Bolster Your Immune System?
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It's something we hear or read a lot: Certain foods can help your immune system. But what does that really mean? And is there any science behind it?
Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?
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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
CBD Oil: What's Behind the Hype?
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What is CBD oil? HowStuffWorks looks at the latest trend.
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.
The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Back — Here's What You Need to Know
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Every April, the Lyrid meteor shower fills the sky with shooting stars. Here's how to see them in 2023.
Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.
Spinosaurus Was a Good Floater but Lousy Swimmer
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The villainous dinosaur from 'Jurassic Park' probably never had an affinity for water.