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Getting to Know the Didge, the 'World's Healthiest Instrument'
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The didgeridoo, or didge, is an ancient wind instrument created by the aboriginal people of Australia, but still widely played today.
The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and DieÂ
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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.
Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?
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You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?
Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You
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Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Vegemite Is the Curious Comfort Food From Down Under
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Men at Work sang about the stuff in their 1981 hit 'Down Under.' But what is this thick, black spread anyway?
Capicola: The Italian Dried Meat Tony Soprano Called 'Gabagool'
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Capicola is an Italian cured meat that comes from a pig's shoulder. It's thinly sliced like prosciutto, but has its own distinct flavor.
Is It OK for Nondisabled People to Use the Big Bathroom Stall?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's legal for anyone to use the bathroom stall reserved for people with disabilities or in wheelchairs.
Bed Sizes Are Totally Getting Bigger
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You might have grown up sleeping in a twin bed but chances are your kid is in a full. Or, maybe you and your spouse have upgraded to a king-size bed. So why are beds getting bigger?
How to Safely Use a Neti Pot
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to safely use a neti pot.