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10 Fairy Tales That Are Way Darker Than You Realized as a Kid
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In the original "Cinderella," her two stepsisters cut off parts of their feet to try to fit into the glass slipper. That's just one gory detail Disney left out.
How Long Can My Succulents Survive Without Water?
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Succulents can go days on end without any fresh water. Learn the secret that succulents carry to get them through the dry spells.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
How Foot Binding Worked
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What was foot binding? Find out how foot binding worked from HowStuffWorks.
How Reel Mowers Work
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Reel mowers rely on human exertion to both move and mow. Learn about the advantages reel mowers hold over gas-powered and rotary lawn mowers.
How Carbon Monoxide Detectors Work
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Carbon monoxide detectors help protect your family from deadly carbon monoxide gas. Find out how carbon monoxide detectors sense dangerous molecules.
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?
What is theory of mind?
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Theory of mind is the theory for how most humans understand that another person has different desires and feelings. Learn more about theory of mind.
Hyperhidrosis Overview
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Hyperhidrosis is the clinical term for excessive sweating. Learn about hyperhidrosis causes and treatments, and how people live with hyperhidrosis.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?