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Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic
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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.
What are eye boogers?
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Eye boogers can be a common sight when you wake up in the morning. Learn what eye boogers are all about at HowStuffWorks.
Can Lucid Dreams Kill You?
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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.
What Is Your Dating Personality?
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Do you know what kind of dater you are? Well if you don't and you would like to find out, you can do so by taking this quiz!
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
Matriarchy: What Does a Society Run by Women Look Like?
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A society run by women doesn't have to be the mirror opposite of one run by men. Learn about a society run by women in this article from HowStuffWorks.
What Makes Glass Transparent?
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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.
Super Genetics: Genes That Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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Countless superhero movies have been released in the past decade, playing to our fascination with people with higher than usual abilities. But what if people really could have superpowers like those portrayed in the movies, thanks to the inheritance of so-called super genes?
Can your ethnicity affect your weather tolerance?
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From tropical islands to arctic tundra, we humans appear capable of living just about anywhere. But do different groups of people fare better in certain types of climates, or are we just really good at adapting to the environment around us?
How to Tell Someone They Sound Sexist
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Being sexist won't win you very many social points. Get tips on how to tell someone they sound sexist at HowStuffWorks.