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DNA Tattoos: I've Got You Into My Skin
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If you want to tattoo DNA into your skin, there is now a safe method for doing it. HowStuffWorks takes a look at biogenetic tattooing.
The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.
Comfort Food: Guilty Pleasure?
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Comfort foods and guilty pleasures could be your downfall if you're dieting. Learn about comfort foods and guilty pleasures at HowStuffWorks.
Does gender-targeted advertising work?
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When advertisers work to earn our hearts and our money, how does gender play into it? Do the ones emphasizing stereotypical male and female traits do a number on our brains (and wallets)? Or is it something else that makes us want to buy, buy, buy?
How ASIMO Works
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The ASIMO by Honda is the most advanced humanoid robot in the world. Learn about the Honda ASIMO and find out why the ASIMO design is ideal for helping the disabled.
Can fluoride make your teeth yellow?
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Too much fluoride can make your teeth yellow, but only if you're a pee-wee under the age of 8. Learn if fluoride can make your teeth yellow.
Meet the Largest Living Organism, aka the Humongous Fungus
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Have you ever wondered what the largest living organism on Earth is? Well, you might be surprised to learn that it's not a giant blue whale or a sequoia tree; it's a fungus!
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
How Thought-Controlled Wheelchairs Work
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Thought-controlled wheelchairs intercept signals from the brain using an ambient audeo system. Read more about how thought-controlled wheelchairs work.
How Personality Tests Work
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Personality tests are a huge phenomenon, but how legitimate is the science behind them? Find out in this article by HowStuffWorks.