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Tuscan Wine Windows: Charming Remnants of Ancient Social Distancing

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Scattered around Tuscany, you'll still find beautiful little windows through which wine was passed during the plague - an early social distancing measure.

Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?

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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.

Surgical Adhesive Inspired by Slug Mucus Can Patch Bleeding Tissue

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The Dusky Arion slug provided scientists with unlikely inspiration for a glue that sticks to wet surfaces. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Are You More Book Hermione or Movie Hermione?

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The Brightest Witch of Her Age has inspired readers since the first Harry Potter book was published in 1997, and it's not hard to see why. Hermione Granger is bold, brilliant, and she's willing to fight for those she cares about - both in the book and the movie. Find out which version is more like you with this quiz!

How the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy Changed the Festival Scene

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The Astroworld tragedy shocked the music world and left a lasting scar on festival culture. On Nov. 5, 2021, the Astroworld Festival, headlined by Houston rapper Travis Scott, turned into a nightmare when a crowd rushed the stage during Scott's performance at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, ending with 10 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

Who Knew Fish Sex Could Be So Loud?

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The spawning chorus of the Gulf corvina is the loudest sound made by any fish, anywhere. HowStuffWorks listens in on the action.

Troubled Hedgehogs Fare Better in Urban Environments

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How have hedgehogs adapted to human environments? Learn more about urban hedgehogs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Humans Scream, Make Crazy Faces When Terrified

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Wouldn't keeping quiet help us get away from whatever's scaring us? What's the science behind the weird face and raw shout?

Hundreds of Scientists Call for Tighter Limits on Common Antibacterial Chemical

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Experts are calling for stronger restrictions on the chemical triclosan. Learn more about the antimicrobial chemical in this HowStuffWorks article.

Another Strike Against the Black Jelly Bean

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Eating great amounts of licorice can be a secondary cause of hypertension. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

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