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How 'Savant Syndrome' Makes Some People, and Their Brains, Extraordinary
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Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain unexplained extraordinary abilities.
How to Brainstorm Brilliant Ideas in Teams
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Creativity is one of the most desirable job skills. Here's how to make yours shine at work, without sliding into "groupthink."
What will medicine consider unethical in 100 years?
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In 100 years, what will we consider to be unethical medicine? Will we think some of our current practices as unethical medicine in the future? Find out.
Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?
Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
Some Butterflies Hear Through Their Wings
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Structures in some butterflies' wings are actually part of their ears. HowwStuffWorks looks at the hearing of butterflies.
Does Stress Really Make Your Hair Go Gray?
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Does stress really cause gray hair? Explore this article to find out where gray hair comes from and what role stress plays in its development.
How J.D. Power Ratings Work
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The JD Power ratings review and rate automobiles based on certain criteria. Learn all about the JD Power ratings at HowStuffWorks.
Giant Squid, Giant Eyes ... But Relatively Small Optic Lobe
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A new study examines the optic lobes of giant squids. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn about giant squid eyes and brains.
Being a Night Owl Can Shorten Your Life
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Some people's sleep cycles are simply out of tune with the rest of the world. HowStuffWorks looks at the science of insomnia.