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Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'
Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Does the YMCA Feel About the Village People Song 'Y.M.C.A.'?
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How does the YMCA feel about the song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People? Learn more about the disco classic in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich
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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.
Most Mannequins Idealize Underweight, Unhealthy Bodies, Research Confirms
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How do mannequins measure up to real people, and what does that mean for body image? HowStuffWorks explains a new U.K. study.
Horses Can Be Taught to Communicate With Us Using Symbols
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Can horses communicate desire to humans? Learn more about symbolic horse communication in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
'Lazy Americans': Is U.S. Voter Turnout Really Too Low?
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Is voter turnout in the U.S. really too low? Find out why the U.S. voter turnout may not be that bad at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Do Ads Say 'the Big Game' Instead of 'the Super Bowl'?
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Why does the NFL come after people who use the words 'Super Bowl' without permission? Learn more about trademarks at HowStuffWorks Now.
Monkeys Have the Anatomy for 'Human' Speech, But Not the Brains
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Can monkeys and apes talk? Learn more about primate speech abilities and vocal anatomy in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can Jet Hand Dryers Really Blast Out a Germ Cloud? Well, Yes and No
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Are jet air hand dryers the safest way to dry your hands after using the bathroom or are they blasting invisible microbes through the air with every use?
Skunk Water: A Weapon That Uses Stench to Control Crowds
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Developed in Israel, this foul-smelling liquid has been used on Palestinian and Israeli protesters - and it's showing up in the United States.