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Can Dogs Lose Their Ability to Smell?

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It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?

Binaural Beats: Does This Auditory Illusion Really Calm Your Brain?

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This new form of sound therapy takes advantage of the fact that a different frequency in each ear yields a third frequency that can allegedly calm you down or improve your focus. Does it really work? Our writer tried it out.

Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?

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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.

How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long

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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?

Behind the Scenes at Supercross

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What does it take to put on Supercross, one of fastest, high-flying motorcycle races in the world? HowStuffWorks goes there to find out.

Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?

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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.

Male Cheerleaders to Perform in Super Bowl for First Time Ever

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For the first time ever, men will be cheering professionally at the Super Bowl. HowStuffWorks looks at why they've made the change.

Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them

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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.

How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI

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Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.

What If the Earth Had Two Moons?

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Tons of planets have more than one moon. Heck, Jupiter and Saturn have more than 50 each, and they seem to be doing just fine. So why is it that the idea of a second moon for Earth has scientists throwing up red flags?

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