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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.
Sphynx Cats Are Surprisingly Sweet and Cuddly
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Sphynx cats may look like mangled bags of brains. HowStuffWorks talks to people who love them to find out why these cats are the friendliest felines.
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
Why Are You So Tired? 5 Most Common Sleep Mistakes
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HowStuffWorks looks at the most common sleep mistakes and how to fix them.
What exactly is amnesia?
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What is amnesia? Usually we think of head trauma that causes people to forget who they are, but there are other forms of amnesia too. Learn more here.
ASMR Meaning and Why ASMR Videos Are So Popular
ASMR has become a pop phenomenon and scientists are trying to figure out why some people love those tingling-inducing videos and others can't stand them.
Phineas Gage and the Birth of Modern Neuroscience
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In the annals of neuroscience, few names are as memorable as Phineas Gage. His story remains a foundational example for both medical and psychology students, bridging medicine, psychology and history.
How Dying Works
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Dying is the natural end to life, but knowing that doesn't make the physical reality of death any easier. Find out what happens to the body as it's dying.
Overcoming a Traumatic Experience
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Overcoming a traumatic experience is possible with time and proper support and tools. Learn more about overcoming a traumatic experience.
Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything
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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?