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Top 10 Myths About the Brain

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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?

10 Grossest Things in Your Body Right Now

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Human bodies are wonderlands of grossness. You might be shocked to know some of the nastiest things your body is harboring right this minute.

10 Pioneering Female Politicians

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Which female politicians have trail-blazed a path to close the gender gap? Learn about 10 pioneering female politicians.

Why the Little Albert Experiment Could Never Happen Today

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Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to instill specific new fears into a baby boy he called Albert.

How Colony Collapse Disorder Works

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Colony Collapse Disorder refers to the disappearance of bees from their hives. Learn what Colony Collapse Disorder is and how it affects agriculture.

How a Pneumatic Tube Works

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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.

Mt. Vesuvius: Eruptions, History, & Information

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Scientists predict that the next eruption of Mount Vesuvius will be violent. Find out what damage could be done if Mount Vesuvius erupts.

How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works

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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.

How Saunas Work

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Do you know what saunas do for your body? Learn about the history, function and health/skin benefits of saunas at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name These Sitcoms If We Give You 3 Characters?

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Situation comedies are a staple of American television. They hit our hearts and our funny bones at the same time. TV fans across the country are ready to take this quiz. Are you?

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