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How did swine flu get its name?
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Do you know how swine flu got that name? The virus doesn't even come from pigs, so why call it swine? Learn about the swine flu name.
How Body Language Works
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How much does body language matter? Read about body language and nonverbal communication at HowStuffWorks.
Why Is My Car Shaking?
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One thing is certain: If your car is vibrating, you know you've got a problem. But determining the root cause of that wobble or shake might not be as difficult (or expensive) as you may think.
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
Do You Have the Brain of a Detective?
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Being a detective means seeing the world differently. It means not just hearing, but listening. It means not just looking, but seeing. Add to that a deeper understanding of human nature and procedure and you'll have the skills needed to be a detective. Is your mind ready for the job?
Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy'
But that doesn't mean they worshipped them.
What Is a Good Thread Count for Sheets?
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Thread count means the number of threads woven together in a square inch. Find out what that really means and if we're being tricked by thread count.
What causes tone deafness?
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Being tone deaf means having a hard time hearing musical pitches and notes. Learn what it means to be tone deaf and what causes tone deafness.
What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
How Does Laissez-Faire Economics Really Work?
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What does laissez-faire economics really mean, and how does it work? What did Adam Smith mean when he coined the phrase? HowStuffWorks investigates.