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9 Surprising Banned Books

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Many people and institutions throughout the years have banned books for their 'questionable content.' See our list of 9 surprising banned books.

How often should you switch perfumes?

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How often should you switch perfumes? Find out how often you should switch out your perfumes in this article.

The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979

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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.

Do People with Bigger Ears Hear Better?

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The Big Bad Wolf told Little Red Riding Hood that his enormous ears made him hear better, but is that true? Learn more about ears at HowStuffWorks.

Did That Astrologer Read You Right? That's the Barnum Effect

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Are you a person who likes to be social but also values some alone time? You are? How did we guess without knowing you? Welcome to the Barnum effect.

Should you take antibiotics and probiotics at the same time?

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Some antibiotics are a little too good at cleansing your system. You might go to the bathroom a lot if you're on an antibiotic. Can probiotics help?

What If a Man Takes Birth Control Pills?

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Say a guy mistakes "the Pill" for a breath mint. Is he going to have any lasting side effects if he takes one? What about if he took it regularly?

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

How Does Alcohol Make You Drunk?

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The first drink can relax you, the fifth can be dangerous. How does alcohol make you drunk? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

If 13 people eat at the same table, will one die before the year is over?

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Triskaidekaphobia, or, fear of the number 13, comes in many forms, but in restaurants, it means that a "table for 13" will result in a death of one of the diners. Learn about the origins of this superstition, and skeptics' amusing counterarguments.

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