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10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
England Attempts to Clamp Down on Exclamation Points!
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Anyone who has received a text or an email has seen the wild proliferation of the once rarely used exclamation point.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag
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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?
What does the body use water for?
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Water in your body helps make everything run smoothly. Find out all the ways your body uses water at HowStuffWorks.
What is apoptosis?
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Apoptosis is also known as programmed cell death, and is the reason your fingers are no longer webbed. See what apoptosis has to do with curing disease.
You're Probably Not Putting on Enough Sunscreen
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A new study shows people don't apply enough sunscreen. HowStuffWorks looks at what the right amount is and real-world tips for applying it properly.
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.
Comfort Food: Guilty Pleasure?
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Comfort foods and guilty pleasures could be your downfall if you're dieting. Learn about comfort foods and guilty pleasures at HowStuffWorks.
Who Is Liz Truss, Great Britain's New Prime Minister?
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Chosen by the Conservative Party, Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become the U.K's prime minister, the 15th to serve under Queen Elizabeth.