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The Stew You Brew (and Eat) for Years: Perpetual Stew
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Some chefs are firm believers in stews that are cooked in an unending cycle. Find out about perpetual stew from HowStuffWorks Now.
New Human Highway 'Organ' Identified
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Scientists have discovered what they are calling a new organ. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the science.
Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich
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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.
Are People Getting Lonelier? Experts Are Divided
Are human beings lonelier than we used to be? HowStuffWorks looks at the debate on loneliness.
Getting to Know the Didge, the 'World's Healthiest Instrument'
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The didgeridoo, or didge, is an ancient wind instrument created by the aboriginal people of Australia, but still widely played today.
This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean
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HowStuffWorks reports on ChatterBaby, an app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother to take the guesswork out of a baby's cries.
How Sanitary Are Airline Blankets and Pillows?
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A blanket and pillow can transform a long, uncomfortable flight into a sleepfest, but not all airlines still hand them out. When they do, are they clean and safe to use?
Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?
If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?
Do antibiotics affect your birth control?
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If you're on the birth control pill and taking antibiotics, are you at risk for an unintended pregnancy? Find out.
Can a full coat of body paint kill you?
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Models, cosplayers and artists often wear head-to-toe body paint. But can that be deadly? Get the answer at HowStuffWorks.