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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?

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.

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