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30 Is the New 10: Study Says You Only Need a Tetanus Booster Every 30 Years
What if you could wait 30 years for a booster shot? HowStuffWorks Now looks at a new study, promising just that for tetanus.
The Predatory Snakehead Fish, or 'Frankenfish,' Can 'Walk' on Dry Land
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The snakehead fish can breathe air, double its population in 15 months and has a huge appetite, which is not a good thing for native species.
What are broad-spectrum antibiotics?
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Broad-spectrum antibiotics can help treat an illness quickly if time is of the essence. Learn about the pros and cons of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
What If You Drank Embalming Fluid?
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Feel like drinking a nice, big glass of embalming fluid? We didn't think so. But what would happen if a living person poured into his or her body something meant for the insides of the dead? Nothing good.
When Kinkajous Don't Play Nice
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Kinkajous are nocturnal foragers closely related to raccoons. HowStuffWorks gets to know these arboreal creatures and how they interact with humans.
What State Should You Go to College In?
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How does a snowy winter campus sound to you? Would you rather surf your way to classes on some waves and under the sun for four years? Take this quiz and you shall see which state is most compatible with your college yeses and nos. Say "yes" to these important personality questions!
Does Bottled Water Go Bad?
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You may have seen an expiration date on your bottle of water, but why? Can a natural substance like water really go bad?
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 Traveled Over 200 Miles
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On March 18, 1925, a massive and terrifying storm tore through the Midwest, becoming the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in United States history.
Canadian Thanksgiving Matches an Earlier Harvest Season
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When most people hear the word "Thanksgiving," they picture a late-November feast with turkey, pumpkin pie and maybe a football game on TV. But in Canada, Canadian Thanksgiving happens on the second Monday in October and brings its own unique history and traditions.
10 Types of Cryptocurrency for Transactions vs. Stored Value
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When people talk about the different types of cryptocurrency, they're referring to the different categories of digital assets built on blockchain technology.