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How Political Attack Ads Work
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The use of political attack ads has shot up in recent years. Are these negative political attack ads effective?
How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.
Pluto: Is It a Planet After All?
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Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union decided to demote Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet. A historical study challenges that designation.
10 Absolutely Worst Foods to Eat
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We all eat things we probably shouldn't, and that's OK from time to time. But there are some foods that are such nutrition bombs that even occasional indulgence isn't exactly wise.
How Sleep Deprivation Works
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Pulled an all-nighter last night? You're a danger to yourself and others. Find out why sleep deprivation is such a hazard.
Why Aren't There More Asian-Americans in Pro Team Sports?
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Cultural expectations - and stereotyping - explain the underrepresentation of Asian-American athletes in some sports. HowStuffWorks investigates.
Do opposites really attract?
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Do opposites attract? Plenty of movies and books seem to think so -- but is there is there a science to these stories? Learn if opposites attract.
What's the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol?
The difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol lies in how they affect our bodies. Learn what the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol is.
How Rabies Works
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Are you wondering how rabies works? Learn how rabies works and how it can be prevented.
What are the odds there is life in outer space?
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Are we alone? Jodie Foster's character in "Contact" didn't think so, and neither do the scientists who've been listening for an extraterrestrial message for decades.