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Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?
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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
The Lemon Shark Is a (Relatively) Friendly Shark
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The lemon shark isn't as aggressive as some other sharks and it isn't quite as yellow as its name suggests.
Chindogu: The Art of Un-useless Inventions
You know what's totally useless? A pair of umbrellas shoes. But they're so fun you want them anyway. Welcome to chindogu. HowStuffWorks looks into it.
Is Apple Cider Vinegar the 'Secret' to Weight Loss?
Does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss? HowStuffWorks looks at the science of apple cider vinegar.
Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the popularity of quinoa and how it affected farmers who grew it in South America.
Why Don't You Ever See Square Vegetables?
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At least not in nature. Scientists have discovered the two gene families that play key roles in making fruits and vegetables either round or long. Could a square fruit be on the horizon?
Why Italian Is the International Language of Coffee
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Espresso, latte, macchiato. The coffee bean didn't originate in Italy, so why do so many coffee drinks have Italian names?
If Rainbows Are Circular, Why Do We Only See Arches?
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The simple explanation is you have to be in just the right spot and the conditions have to be perfect for you to see the entire 360 degrees.
Johann Sebastian Bach: A Duelling, Fighting, Hard-drinking Rock Star Turns 336
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HowStuffWorks looks at Johann Sebastian Bach on his 336th birthday.