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Malaria Overview
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If you're a mother in tropical Africa, a biting mosquito is one of your worst fears, because it can transmit malaria. Learn about this serious,often fatal disease and find out why it's one of the world's most pressing public health concerns.
What causes pipes to burst when they freeze?
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If you live in an apartment building, you're sure to see a sign put up by management to keep your faucet dripping when the weather report forecasts freezing temperatures. But why is that? How does a dripping tap keep pipes from bursting?
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult WWII Quiz?
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War is terrible but it's important that we remember the past, no matter how horrible. Why? Well, many brave men and women didn't give their lives for nothing, did they? But how much do you know about the greatest ever conflict?
What does the filter on a cigarette do?
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I have been smoking for 50 years and have always wondered why cigarettes have filter tips. I can remember when none of the cigarettes on the market had filters, and now nearly all of them do. Does the filter do anything?
Which "Critical Role" Cast Member Are You?
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With a usual group of eight, the crew of "Critical Role" casts its spell on Dungeon & Dragons fans week after week. So are you more of a Matt or Marisha? Why don't we pull up your RL character sheet and find out?
What Type of Guy Do You Really Attract?
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Ever feel like the same guys always seem to gravitate toward you? Well, we can't tell you why that is, but we can tell you what kind of guys you really attract. Take this quiz to find out!
The Spiritual and Emotional Meaning Behind Teardrop Tattoos
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The teardrop tattoo holds a dark secret most people don't know. Discover the shocking prison origins, how its placement changes everything, and why this small ink mark can tell someone's entire life story without saying a word.
Black Crystal Meaning for Energy Protection and Emotional Healing
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The surprising truth about black crystals: they're not just for banishing negativity. Discover why these powerful stones were used in ancient mystery schools, how they connect to the void between dimensions, and which black crystal holds the strongest grounding energy on Earth.
HowStuffWorks Interviews: Fun with Neuroscience with Dr. Jennifer Watson
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Christian Sager interviews Dr. Jennifer Watson on how parts of the brain affect why we are the way we are. Learn more about your physiological personality in this interview from HowStuffWorks. Music: Land on the Golden Gate - by: Chris Zabriskie
How to Wash White Clothes
If you've simply been adding bleach to your loads of white clothing, towels and sheets, and wondering why they're not, in fact, white, you probably want to read this. It takes just a few small changes to get dingy back to crisp.