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Self-Cleaning Toilets: How Do They Work?
Self-cleaning public toilets are already a common sight in European cities, but exactly how do they work?
How New Religions Take Root
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World religions are a mixed bag of beliefs and superstitions. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are formed.
Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?
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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana
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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.
Petrified Wood: A Journey From Tree to Stone
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Petrified wood can be found all over the world, but how is it created?
A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break
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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
STUG: When Grief Hits Like a Bolt Out of the Blue
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A sudden (or subsequent) temporary upsurge of grief, or STUG, can knock you off your feet and leave you in a puddle, but being aware of it can lessen its power.
The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.