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Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy'
But that doesn't mean they worshipped them.
Why do people think it's bad luck not to blow out all the birthday candles in one breath?
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Blowing out all your birthday candles in one breath is thought to be lucky. But why? Find out why we think it is bad luck to miss a candle or two.
Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?
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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What if There Were No Cockroaches?
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Cockroaches are among the most reviled creatures on the planet. They bring bacteria and allergens wherever they go - along with severe cases of the creepy crawlies. But would we really want to live in a world devoid of these little pests?
When did we begin genetically engineering food?
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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.
Seasonal Allergies
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Seasonal allergies can affect people at different times of the year. Learn more about seasonal allergies at Discovery Health.
Womanikin: Overcoming the Stigma of Breasts and CPR
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Womanikin will help train people to perform CPR on bodies with breasts. HowStuffWorks looks at the 'training bra' for CPR.
What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?
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You've heard the word 'quarantine' a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation? HowStuffWorks explains both.
What's the Difference Between a Tortoise and a Turtle?
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Tortoises and turtles both have prehistoric looking shells and look very much alike, but what's the difference?
What You Need to Know About Chloroquine and COVID-19
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President Donald Trump has been touting the malaria drug chloroquine as a possible miracle drug for coronavirus. Should we all be taking chloroquine?