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How Bug Spray Works
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Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?
Things Are Looking Up for the Adorable American Pika
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Climate change will affect the habitat of the American pika, but not only in negative ways. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Is There Science to Back Up the Stereotypes About Only Children?
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Is there any truth to stereotypes about only children? Learn more about only children personalities in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Blowtorches Work
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Blowtorches produce an exceptionally hot flame and harnesses that heat to mold and cut metal. Learn how the blowtorch revolutionized welding.
How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?
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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.
The Blue Whale: Bigger Than Megalodon
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The blue whale is the gentle giant of the ocean. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these huge creatures and their habits.
Top 5 Anti-aging Vitamins
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There are some anti-aging vitamins that can help you fight aging. See our list of the top five anti-aging vitamins.
Wolves' Return to Yellowstone a Boon for Streams
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A new study reaffirms that wolves are vital to the health of Yellowstone National Park. HowStuffWorks looks at how the wolves impact the park.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
Orthomolecular Medicine
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Orthomolecular medicine, a form of alternative medicine that's been around for decades. Learn how orthomolecular medicine uses vitamins as cures.