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Scientists Working on Converting Human Waste Into Food for Astronauts
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study on how human waste can become food - particularly important for astronauts in space.
Why Pistachios Are Sold in Their Shells
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Why are some nuts sold in their shells and others shelled? Learn more about the pistachio cultivation process in this HowStuffWorks article.
Do Weighted Blankets Help With Sleep?
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The pressure of weighted blankets is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Learn if there's any truth to the claim at HowStuffWorks.
When It Comes to Q-Tips, We Do the One Thing We're Not Supposed to. Why?
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We humans act in our own self-interest, but when it comes to cotton buds and ears we do exactly what science says not to. And yes, your doctor can tell.
Why the Victorians Thought Green Tea Caused Hallucinations
Does green tea cause hallucination? Learn more about the Victorian-era belief about green tea and hallucination in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
A Human's Sense of Smell Is Actually as Good as a Dog's
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A new report says humans' sense of smell is similar to other mammals'. HowStuffWorks looks at how the myth got started that ours was worse.
Why We Feel Hungry … Even When We're Not
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Hunger doesn't always feel like a grumble in the tummy. Find out how our bodies alert us to hunger, even when we don't need food, at HowStuffWorks.
Each Year Spiders Eat Millions of Tons of Food More Than Humans
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Spiders not only eat more meat than humans every year, they also spend a lot of time getting eaten themselves.
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
Some Aphid Babies Are Born Already Pregnant
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Born pregnant? You bet. It's a survival instinct but could also explain how these garden pests spread like wildfire.