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No More Sweet Tooth? Science Turns Off Sugar Cravings in Mice
Could manipulating the human brain's desire for sweet foods lead to new weight control methods and better treatments for eating disorders?
How Often Should You Wash Your Coffee Cup?
A simple rinse of the mug may not be enough to keep germs at bay.
Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?
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We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?
Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?
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Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for a crime they may not have committed. HowStuffWorks looks at this controversial trial.
How could a laser pointer take down a plane?
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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.
Is what's in my belly button really lint?
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Scientists have taken on the job of evaluating the debris found in the human belly button. Learn more about belly button lint at HowStuffWorks.
Can you get a tattoo if you're pregnant?
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You're pregnant, and it's awesome -- but you're itching to get a new tattoo. Find out if it's safe at HowStuffWorks.
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Have invasive species caused any extinctions?
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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.
Will bankruptcy keep me from getting a loan?
Ready to learn how you might secure a loan after a bankruptcy? Learn about bankruptcy and loans at HowStuffWorks.