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10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
10 Completely Unrealistic Moments in Television ERs
Emergency rooms on TV are fraught with drama and tension. But they aren't always accurate representation. See 10 unrealistic TV ER moments to learn more.
How the Digestive System Works
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The digestive system absorbs and transports all the nutrients your body needs. Learn more about the digestive system.
How Hereditary Illnesses Work
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Hereditary illnesses can be frightening to new parents, but they are usually rare. Learn about various genetic diseases and their causes.
Ultimate Guide to Elmo
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Elmo, the furry red Muppet on 'Sesame Street,' is the most recognized children's character in the United States. Read this in-depth look at Elmo.
How Dying Works
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Dying is the natural end to life, but knowing that doesn't make the physical reality of death any easier. Find out what happens to the body as it's dying.
How Body Farms Work
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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
10 Hispanic Scientists You Should Know
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He built President Eisenhower an indoor golf-training machine, analyzed the Zapruder film and searched for an Egyptian pyramid's treasure chamber using cosmic rays. Aren't you dying to meet this wide-ranging scientist?