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5 Common Skin Parasites

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Whether you like it or not, certain critters may see you as a meal. Learn how to avoid common skin parasites like bedbugs, fleas, and lice

5 Ways to Improve Engine Response

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Quick engine response is important no matter whether you drive a big truck or a little compact. Read about 5 ways to improve your car's engine response.

How Folklore Works

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Folklore is many things from stories and art to rituals, special meals and remedies. Learn all about folklore and why it lives on at HowStuffWorks.

How Fire Tornadoes Work

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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?

How Sailing Works

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Sailing has been a popular recreational sport since the 17th century. Learn about different types of sailing, sailing terms and sailing safety.

How the Big Crunch Theory Works

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In the big crunch theory, the universe will stop expanding and start shrinking. Read about the big crunch and what it means for you and the universe.

10 New Uses for Old Inventions

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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?

How Chinese Traditions Work

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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World

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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.

10 Addictions You Might Not Know You Have

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Addictions don't always involve alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Some addictions are common behaviors. See 10 addictions you might not know you have.

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