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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?
Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies
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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?
Salvador Dalí Is Dead, But Not Entirely
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The Dalí Museum has resurrected Salvador Dalí, thanks to artificial intelligence. HowStuffWorks looks at this modern miracle and fascinating exhibit.
Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles?
Tourists may not be the only ones to enjoy the beauty of the famous palace.
Alex Jones and InfoWars: Fact or Tinfoil Fiction?
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InfoWars publisher Alex Jones regularly espouses conspiratorial stories. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether they are fact or fiction.
Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?
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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
How did cable TV become a staple?
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Cable TV is ubiquitous now, but it wasn't a little more than 50 years ago. Learn more about how cable TV became a staple at HowStuffWorks.
Do artificial sweeteners raise your blood sugar?
Artificial sweeteners don't have the greatest reputation. Find out if artificial sweeteners raise blood sugar and learn about other side effects.