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Can You Identify These Utensils You'd Find in a Chef's Kitchen?
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It's getting hot in here. If you know a thing or two about kitchen gadgets, we have an awesome quiz cooked up for you. Answer these questions to find out how much you know about being a chef.
Spider Facts
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Love 'em or hate 'em, you've got to admit that spiders are some pretty impressive, well-equipped animals. Learn about spider facts in this article.
Herbal Remedies for Bites and Stings
Read about herbal remedies for bites and stings that soothe itchy skin and reduce inflammation caused by insect bites.
Medical Uses for Garlic
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Garlic is a herb that helps reduce heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, and mildly lower blood pressure. Learn to use garlic as a healing agent.
Aromatherapy: Tea Tree
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Tea tree is used in aromatherapy products for many therapeutic uses, including treating bacteria and viruses. Learn more about this essential oil.
Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Failing to Treat Black Men for 40 Years
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The Tuskegee syphilis study, also known as the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, is one of the most infamous chapters in the history of U.S. public health and scientific research. PHS, in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute, conducted the study, which aimed to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis in Black men from Macon County, Alabama.
Why do formal meals include so much silverware?
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If you've been to a nice dinner, you probably noticed the fancy silverware. Learn just why formal meals have so much silverware at HowStuffWorks.
How much dirt do I eat in a year?
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How much dirt do I eat in a year? More than you might think. Can dirt help keep us healthy? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How the Rules of War Work
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What are the basic rules of war? Learn what acts are considered war crimes in this HowStuffWorks article about the rules of war.
How Atavisms Work
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Atavisms are traits that are left over from a distant evolutionary ancestor. Learn more about atavisms and the controversy surrounding atavism.