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Staph Infections 101
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You can catch staph infections anywhere from restaurants to locker rooms. How do staph infections spread, and what is it like to have one? Find out.
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
The Biggest Spider in the World (by Weight and by Leg Span)
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While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.
The Epic History of Werewolves
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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.
Try These 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life This Year
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A new year is always a good time to set new goals. We've come up with five healthy changes that have been scientifically shown to improve your well-being.
10 Real Events That Sound Just Like Horror Movies
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Real-life events are sometimes just as scary as horror films. Learn about 10 true horrors at HowStuffWorks.
How Space Farming Works
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Space farming is the process of cultivating plants in space. Learn why space farming is important and how space farming will affect life on Earth
Why Do We Turn Down the Radio When We're Lost?
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You've probably experienced that moment where you're driving, get lost, turn down the radio, and then think, "Why did I just do that?"
Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing
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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?
How Stem Cells Work
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Stem cells can develop into every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Learn about stem cell research challenges and controversy and how stem cells can be used to treat disease.