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You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation

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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?

Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around

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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.

Is It OK for Nondisabled People to Use the Big Bathroom Stall?

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's legal for anyone to use the bathroom stall reserved for people with disabilities or in wheelchairs.

5 Reasons to Blow Your Nose Gently

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Nose blowing seems safe enough, but if you do it too hard, you might wind up with one of these unpleasant medical conditions.

Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?

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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.

Alex Jones and InfoWars: Fact or Tinfoil Fiction?

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InfoWars publisher Alex Jones regularly espouses conspiratorial stories. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether they are fact or fiction.

Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?

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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.

Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria

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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.

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