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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
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.
Contrary to Popular Opinion, Cats Are No Good at Catching Rats
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Cats will catch birds and mice, but rats? Not so much. HowStuffWorks finds out why.
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?