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Why Some People Faint When They See Blood
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What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.
Did Medieval People Drink Beer Instead of Water?
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Imagine a mother telling her child to drink beer instead of water. Find out if medieval people really drank beer instead of water at HowStuffWorks.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
5 Famous People With Seriously Long Names
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These five famous people have names so long, just saying them will leave you breathless. HowStuffWorks looks at the stories behind the names.
The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!
Why Some People Can't Sleep Without a Fan
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HowStuffWorks investigates what makes fans so great at keeping you asleep.
10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
10 Worst Reasons People Have Called 911
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Having trouble with your homework? Looking to meet a nice guy? Need some cigarettes? Who you gonna call? 911? Believe it or not, all of these are actual 911 calls. And they aren't the worst examples of emergency number misuse.
What Type of People Are Attracted to You?
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Have you noticed that the same type of person keeps coming into your life? Let's find out if your personality and lifestyle are drawing in the smart crowd, the athletic bunch, the creative group or the troubled souls.