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How the Flu Works
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While most flu sufferers are sick for about a week, the flu season can also take lives. See who is at risk for the flu, how to avoid it or treat it.
How Insomnia Works
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As many as 10 percent of adults are experiencing mild insomnia at any time. Find out what causes this extremely common condition and what might help.
How to Become an Astronaut
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Like a firefighter or a rock star, an astronaut is one of those jobs kids say they want to have when they grow up. If you're still serious, we can tell you what it takes.
Can You Pass a Train Conductor Exam?
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Everyone on board, as we are going to test your knowledge and see if you can pass the train conductor exam! Do you have what it takes to do the locomotion?
To vs. Too: Clarifying Commonly Confused Words
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Do you know when to use to vs. too? In spoken English language, the two words sound exactly the same, but they have different meanings.
Happy Hour Alert: Cheese Really Improves the Taste of Wine
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Book clubs, sororities and Trader Joe fans rejoice: HowStuffWorks Now looks at a study showing the positive effects of cheese on wine.
Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?
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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.
Heavy Metal Berserkers Install Beer Pipeline to Supply Music Festival
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Germany's Wacken heavy metal festival is building a dedicated pipeline to deliver beer to music fans. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How does an afterburner work?
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Afterburners allow a jet plane to take off from a short runway, such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. What, exactly, is an afterburner and how do they work? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How does acupressure work?
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When I get a headache, my friend presses a spot on my hand. Somehow, this makes my headache go away. How does this work?