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Can we bring Neanderthals back?

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Neanderthals and humans coexisted for thousands of years, but the relationship between the two species was always a bit dysfunctional. Could we get reacquainted with our evolutionary peers?

Is milk good for you?

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Is milk good for you? It can be highly beneficial or highly detrimental. Learn the truth of whether milk is good for you.

9 Refreshing Uses for Peppermint Oil

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HowStuffWorks explores some of the many uses for peppermint oil, like soothing IBS, relieving headaches, repelling insects and even fighting cancer.

The Dangers of Monosodium Glutamate

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The dangers of monosodium glutamate (MSG) need to be shared to protect the American family. Learn about the dangers of monosodium glutamate.

5 Things You Can Do To Prevent Accidents in Your Home

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There are some important things you can do to prevent accidents in your home. Learn 5 things you can do to prevent accidents in your home.

Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)

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Bobcat populations were down in the 1980s, but restrictions on hunting and trapping have brought them back. HowStuffWorks checks out these cool cats.

Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?

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The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.

Ragdoll Cats Are the Floppiest, Friendliest Felines Around

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the ragdoll cat, best known for getting floppy in the arms of its owner.

Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild

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Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are a way of life.

Fruit Flies: The Science Superstars You Want Gone From Your Kitchen

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Fruit flies are annoying, but we also owe them a huge debt of scientific gratitude.

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