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Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled

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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Breaking the Law to Enforce It: Cops and the Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that could affect the Fourth Amendment rights of the average American. Host Ben Bowlin explains in this video.

Hand Sniffing After Hand Shaking Is a Thing

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Humans use their sniffers to check out each other, notably after shaking hands with someone. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Yes, Neanderthals Could Laugh

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The more we research our closest extinct human ancestor, the more we realize how similar we were. But could we have shared a joke?

Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's

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Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? HowStuffWorks looks at new researchers from North Carolina State University that set out to find the answer.

Scientists Figure Out Why Elephants' Skin Is So Cracked

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HowStuffWorks looks at new study explaining why elephants' skin is so cracked and wrinkled. It's not just that they need some lotion!

Is mixing antibiotics dangerous?

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A study found that use two antibiotics decreased their effectiveness much more than using just one. Find out why.

Is extinction ever a good thing?

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If dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, you wouldn't exist. Extinction may seem inherently bad, but sometimes the death of a species encourages new life.

Was the Grinch Based on Dr. Seuss?

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Was Dr. Seuss one and the same with the Grinch, the famous green character whose heart was two sizes too small?

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