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Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
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If you think there's one easy explanation behind this cute canine behavior, think again. There are several theories. But a new study has found a sweet reason for head tilting in dogs.
Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?
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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.
How RFID Works
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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.
Quick Tips: Pedicures and Labor
With all the pregnancy myths circulating, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. We debunk the old wives' tale regarding labor and pedicures.
Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.
How has the evolution of TV changed America?
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How has the evolution of TV changed America? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how the evolution of TV has changed America.
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
One in Six Say They'd Rather Die 'Young.' What Age Is That?
Think you're going to die young? You might want to rethink that. According to new research, your preferred life expectancy influences when you die.
Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
What is cyberchondria?
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Cyberchondria is a plague of the Internet age. But is cyberchondria just the online version of hypochondria or something more? Take a look at cyberchondria.