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Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?

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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.

That Funky Meerkat Scent Comes From a Surprising Source

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How does meerkat marking scent get its unique smell? Learn more about meerkat scent and bacteria in this HowStuffWorks article.

Top 10 Mad Scientist Fails

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Most mad scientists slave away their entire lives in pursuit of godlike powers. These 10 mad scientists' fails ended their careers.

Groovy News: Shrooms Help Reset Depressed Brain

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A small study shows that psilocybin (the drug in magic mushrooms) provides relief for severely depressed people. HowStuffWorks explains why.

Not Enough Calories in Human Body to Fully Explain Cannibalism, Study Finds

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Can the calorie count of a human body explain cannibalism? Learn more about nutritional and ritualistic cannibalism in this HowStuffWorks article.

Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic

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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.

Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?

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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.

How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked

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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.

Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835

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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.

How the MCAT Works

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The MCAT is the most brutal aspect of the medical school admissions process, but you can crack it with a little help. Learn about the MCAT.

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