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Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists
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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.
What Is Sous Vide?
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Sous vide has been gaining popularity with home cooks. So how does this immersion cooking work, and is it right for you? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.
Lionhead Rabbits Have Great Hair, But Are They Great Pets?
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Although a bit shy, lionhead rabbits do make great pets. After all, who wouldn't want a cuddly little lion hopping around the house?
Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change
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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.
When Abortion Was Illegal, Women Turned to the Jane Collective
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HowStuffWorks looks back at the days when safe abortions were nearly nonexistent and at the collective of women who stepped in to provide them.
Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?
How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking
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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.
What Is a Second Cousin? Unraveling the Family Tree
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Cousins are indeed complicated. Who's your first cousin once removed? What is a second cousin? And what are kissing cousins? We'll tell you.
Would You Ever Join a Cult?
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Many former cult members say that they can't believe it could happen to them - that they could be so blind to the grave reality of their situation. The question is, could it happen to you?
How Long Would You Have Survived in Ancient Rome?
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Almost 2,000 years ago, Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger proclaimed, "nil desperandum," meaning, "never despair." After a few days in Ancient Rome, however, most would probably find this easier said than done. So, would you despair or thrive in this dark time?