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Skin Parasites
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Skin parasites include lice, bedbugs and scabies and affect numerous people every year. See common skin parasites and how to avoid infection.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How the Ice Age Worked
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An ice age is a period of cooling, marked by the presence of glaciers and ice sheets. Learn how an ice age works and if we're in an ice age right now.
How Hibernation Works
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Hibernation is a survival strategy designed to conserve energy when conditions are harsh. Learn all about hibernation, like how it affects the body.
How Silly String Works
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In December 2006, news agencies reported that American and British troops in Iraq had developed an inventive method for finding tripwires: spraying Silly String. Find out how Silly String works.
How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work
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Scanning electron microscopes give scientists an incredible level of magnification. Learn about scanning electron microscopes.
10 Tips to Cure Bad Breath
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Looking to cure bad breath? Take a look at these 10 tips to cure bad breath to see how you can keep your breath as fresh as possible.
How can copper keep termites at bay?
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Termites can be a scourge on your house. How can copper keep termites at bay? Learn how copper might keep termites away in this article.