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10 Foodborne Illnesses That Will Make You Wish You Were Dead
Many uncomfortable -- and potentially fatal -- foodborne illnesses come from the food we eat. Learn about 10 foodborne illnesses you don't want to get.
Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
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It's hard to quit smoking because cigarette manufacturers make it hard. Find out what cigarette companies put in cigarettes to make it hard to quit smoking.
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.
How the CPR Doll Developed From a Famous Parisian Death Mask
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CPR Annie has been called "the most-kissed face in the world." But the doll's look was improbably inspired by a famous Parisian death mask.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How the GRE Works
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The GRE is an exam that is given to students who are enrolling in graduate school. Learn about the GRE in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
How Caterpillars Work
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Caterpillars' lives are all about eating. Learn why caterpillars eat everything, how they grow into a butterfly or moth and more.
Can I feel pregnant when my wife is?
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Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn more about the symptoms for sympathy pregnancy.
What Is An Inverter? Explaining DC/AC Power Supplies
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You may have heard about DC/AC power inverters, but do you really know what these useful gadgets can do? Learn about DC/AC power inverters at HowStuffWorks.