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Why We Feel Hungry … Even When We're Not

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Hunger doesn't always feel like a grumble in the tummy. Find out how our bodies alert us to hunger, even when we don't need food, at HowStuffWorks.

What's vanishing caloric density?

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Melt-in-your-mouth snacks deliver deliciousness, but not satiety. Find out about the science behind never feeling full of your favorite indulgences.

Can we treat mental illness with hallucinogens?

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Hallucinogens have a reputation for expanding the mind. Is it deserved? Learn why hallucinogens like LSD may be the key to treating mental illness.

How can a secret hurt me?

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What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Maybe not. Studies show secrets may actually be hurtful to both those keeping them -- and those they're keeping them from.

Why are most mass murderers men?

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For decades, most mass shootings in America have been carried out by males. Is mass murder a primarily male phenomenon? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

What Part of the Brain Controls Emotions?

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Don't think of emotions as just "feelings." They're also the product of how your brain processes your feelings and how you respond to them.

A Look at Teratophilia: The Attraction to Monsters

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If you're feeling especially optimistic, you might say that, as a society, we're becoming more open and accepting of different sexual identities and preferences. Of course, there's always backlash, but in recent years, it's become more popular to be upfront and unashamed of who or what one is sexually attracted to (within the bounds of consent and maturity).

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.

Are some facial expressions universal across cultures?

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Facial expressions can be tough enough, but what happens when you add cultural differences into the mix? Find out if universal facial expressions exist.

What Does the Term 'Six Degrees of Separation' Mean?

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It's seeped into movies and popular culture, but what does "six degrees of separation" really mean? Are we really that connected to each other?

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