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Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention?
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The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into why there haven't been others.
Experts Divided on Whether Fidget Spinners Help Kids With ADHD
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Some experts see benefits for children with ADHD, but scientific evidence remains short. HowStuffWorks looks at fidget spinners and kids with ADHD.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Shepard
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Nov. 18 is Alan Shepard's birthday. HowStuffWorks Now shares some little-known facts about the first American in space.
The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and DieÂ
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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.
When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People
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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.
Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You
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Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.
What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?
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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.
Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch
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Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?
What Makes a Scent Soothing?
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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.