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Is 'Jim Wilson' Airline Code for a Dead Body on a Plane?
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Is 'Jim Wilson' really a code name airlines use to refer to a corpse being transported on a plane? Or just an urban myth?
Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts?
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To a human it's unimaginable - sniffing another's derriere. But to our canine companions, it's totally normal. But why? Why?
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
Prunes: They're Not Just For Pooping
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Sure, eating prunes can help you have regular bowel movements, but these sweet dried plums can also help you build - and maintain - strong bones.
Don't Buy a Christmas Tree! Rent One Instead
There are several options these days for renting Christmas trees. HowStuffWorks looks at how they're more eco-friendly and way more convenient.
Your First Memory Is Probably Fiction
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Is your first memory of lying in a crib? You may want to revisit that. A new large study found that nearly 40 percent of participants had a first memory that was improbably early.
Is a washcloth a bad idea for cleansing your face?
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Are washcloths bad for your face? See if washcloths clean better and if there are disadvantages. Find out if washcloths are bad for your face.
Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
How Sexy Are You on a Scale of 1-10?
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Would you like to find out just how sexy you are? Well, in case you didn't already know, here's a quiz to help you find out. Take this quiz to see how sexy you are on a scale of 1 to 10!
Which Electric-Type Pokémon Are You?
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Electric Pokemon only have one weakness. Come let us find out just how strong you are in this shocking, yet thrilling Pokemon quiz. Just which Electric-type are you really?