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How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
Carboxytherapy Overview
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Carboxytherapy is a popular skin treatment. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Carboxytherapy.
This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean
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HowStuffWorks reports on ChatterBaby, an app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother to take the guesswork out of a baby's cries.
What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?
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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.
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.
Are expired over-the-counter drugs OK to use?
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Are those expired meds even working? Or, worse, are they causing you harm? Find out if over-the-counter drugs are OK to use.
Could I Lose Weight by Getting My Ear Stapled?
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Ear stapling is a practice that some people believe can help them lose weight. Learn about ear stapling and find out if ear stapling can help you lose weight.
Melasma Overview
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Melasma is a skin condition that darkens the skin. Learn more about how melasma works at HowStuffWorks.
You Can Read Scrambled Words — Under Certain Conditions
Yuo cna raed thsi rgiht? Probably, but that doesn't mean a popular internet meme on the topic is totally accurate.
Do Female Cats Spray? Yes, Urine Marking Crosses Sexes
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If you've ever come home to find a small, smelly surprise on your wall, you might be wondering, do female cats spray?