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How did Saul Hudson become Slash? And where did the name Meat Loaf come from? Test your knowledge of musical nicknames with this rockin' quiz!

The pink hippo milk myth is the ultimate lesson for those who believe everything they read on the Web.

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What is jumper's knee? Learn about the causes and treatments for jumper's knee at Discovery Health.

Eliminating dust mites gets rid of the allergens they produce in their feces. Learn how eliminating dust mites can lead to a healthier household.

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Science rarely says anything good about sitting all day. But if spend too much time on your bum, you could end up killing it. We'll explain.

A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.

Eye boogers can be a common sight when you wake up in the morning. Learn what eye boogers are all about at HowStuffWorks.

If you're aware you're dreaming and you face certain death, does the real you die when the dream you does? Find out if lucid dreams can kill.

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