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Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything

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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?

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.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button

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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.

Indie Bookstores Defied Amazon. Who's Next?

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Indie book stores are making a comeback. HowStuffWorks checks out the resurgence and wonders what other businesses can beat back Amazon.

Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma

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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.

The Science Behind the Pollen Count

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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?

Why is quality motor oil important?

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Why is quality motor oil important? Read about the importance of quality motor oil at HowStuffWorks.

Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing

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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?

What Is an Isotope?

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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.

How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish

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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.

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