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Why Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?
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Think of goosebumps as 'skin orgasms' that are caused by unexpected and pleasant experiences. You know you get them when you're cold, but what is going on in our brains that triggers them?
How much horsepower does a supercharger add?
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How much horsepower does a supercharger add? Learn more about superchargers and engine performance at HowStuffWorks.
Why is there a metallic taste in my mouth?
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There are multiple reasons you may have a metallic taste in your mouth. Learn why there might be a metallic taste in your mouth.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative: Key Differences in Research Types
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Trying to figure out whether your research problem would benefit from qualitative vs. quantitative data? Learn about the differences and uses of each.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
How Are Coroners and Medical Examiners Different?
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Coroners and medical examiners both help investigate unusual or violent deaths. The two jobs are different, but deeply connected.
Why Are Boy Bands Bigger Stars Than Girl Groups?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between boy bands and girl groups and why the former seems to have more staying power, even today.