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Where Do Silverfish Come From and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.
The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.
The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.
All Salt Is Not the Same
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Salt is something most of us use without thinking about it. But with so many options available, how do we know what's best?
We Need to Stop Believing These Five Tech Myths
HowStuffWorks looks at five still-popular tech myths, like charging your phone overnight is bad and the best camera has the most megapixels.
Is There a Hidden Cure for Cancer?
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A surprising percentage of Americans believe that Big Pharma is hiding the cure for cancer because there's a lot of money to be made treating the disease. Experts explain why this isn't true.
U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide
Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.
On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods
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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.