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Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life
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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on the Brain
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Polycystic ovary syndrome may not originate in the ovaries at all. Learn more about this common disorder at HowStuffWorks.
How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works
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Body dysmorphic disorder causes some people to obsess about their looks. Learn why body dysmorphic disorder affects your perceived appearance.
How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work
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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.
How Genealogy Works
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Building a genealogy, or family tree, can be a huge project. Learn how to research your ancestors and construct a detailed family genealogy.
10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
How do personality types impact people's responses to stress?
What is a personality type's impact on a person's response to stress? Learn how personality types impact response to stress at Discovery Health.
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.
How NASCAR Drafting Works
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You might have heard about NASCAR drafting, but how much do you really know about NASCAR drafting? Learn about NASCAR drafting at HowStuffWorks.