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Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
How Impossible Colors (Like Stygian Blue) Work
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What if there are colors within the visible spectrum that our brains can't perceive? In fact, there are. They're called impossible colors. But some researchers think they've discovered a way to see the impossible.
How Alcoholism Works
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Alcoholism can be difficult to spot. Learn the difference between heavy drinking and alcoholism, how alcohol affects the body, what factors may lead to alcoholism and what treatments are available for this addiction.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How 3-D PC Glasses Work
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3-D PC glasses are designed to convince your brain that you are seeing a real, three-dimensional object. Find out how 3-D PC glasses work.
Why can't you tickle yourself?
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Tickling yourself is a lot harder than it seems. Have you ever wondered why you cannot tickle yourself? Find out why self-tickling seems impossible.
How Much Do You Know About Your Organs?
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You may think you know your body, but there are 78 organs that are helping it function. Just how well do you know your organs and what they do for you?
How long does it take for Zoloft to work?
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Odd as it may seem, many antidepressants like Zoloft having warning labels about increases in suicidal thoughts. Why would that be? And how will you know if your medication is actually working?
Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.