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The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

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?

Does Everyone Have the Ability to Become a Genius?

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Sudden savant syndrome can make you a math whiz or musical prodigy overnight. HowStuffWorks talked to an expert to find out how it happens.

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.

Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy

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Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.

How to Tell Someone They Talk Too Loudly

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What should you do if you are around a loud talker? Learn how to tell someone they talk too loudly at HowStuffWorks.

How to Tell Someone They Sound Prejudiced

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What do you do when that prejudice reveals itself? See tips on how to tell someone they sound prejudiced at HowStuffWorks.

Why We're Fat

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Knowing why we are fat will help us lose weight and promote good health. Learn about why we are fat at Discovery Health.

Taekwondo: The 'Sport' of Mastering Self-Control

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Taekwondo features dramatic, aerial, jumping, spinning kicks, but it's also about building character. HowStuffWorks looks at the sport.

Without a Hippocampus, Your Long-term Memory Is History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the function of the hippocampus and the role it plays in storing long-term memories and creating new ones.

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