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A Corpse Flower Can Grow Over 12 Feet (3.7 Meters) Tall
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Also known as titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum, the corpse flower is known for its rare blooms. This unique plant sometimes takes seven to 10 years before reaching full bloom. When it finally does, plant enthusiasts rush to see this extraordinary occurrence up close.
How Viruses Work
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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
Can You Name These Cowboy Stars From Memory?
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The cowboy may be the quintessential American hero. An action-minded traveler, a frontier explorer who rights wrongs and brings justice to a land where none exists. How many cowboys do you know? Saddle up and find out!
Is Love at First Sight Possible?
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Is love at first sight possible? Read about whether a glimpse across the room could really be love at first sight.
How Stem Cells Work
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Stem cells can develop into every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Learn about stem cell research challenges and controversy and how stem cells can be used to treat disease.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.
1940 Packard Darrin One-Eighty Victoria Convertible
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The 1940 Packard Darrin One-Eighty Victoria Convertible ragtop was known as a status symbol. See photos and learn more about this sporty car.
Think Your Boss Is Moody? At Least You Don't Work for a Cat
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Can a company hire a cat as its boss? Learn more about having a cat as a boss in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Did the U.S. Look Before the EPA?
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The U.S. has come a long way since forming the EPA in 1970. HowStuffWorks digs out some pics from the National Archives to show just how far.