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How Synanon Went From Rehab Philosophy to Violent Cult
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Synanon began as an alternative rehabilitation program for alcoholics and drug addicts in Santa Monica, California, during the 1950s and 60s.
Can the Change in Temperature Really Make You Sick?
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Weather-driven sickness is a thing, but it isn't always the temperature that causing the illness. HowStuffWorks looks at what it is making you sick.
Can We Guess the Broadway Musical That Matches Your Personality?
The lights go down and a hush comes over the crowd. When the curtains open, which classic Broadway production will be on the playbill just for you?
10 Different Types of Laughter
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From giggles to guffaws and chuckles to cackles, humans laugh in a lot of different ways. But what do each of those laughs mean, and are they all related to humor?
What is a virus, and how does it become a danger to human life?
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A virus can be dangerous. Learn about virus dangers and what exactly is a virus. Get informed about virus dangers at HowStuffWorks.
Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Blamed on Money, Power Dynamics
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates the sex scandal that rocked the Catholic Church. Was is just Catholics, or were they unfair targets?
That Slice of Cake Pictured on the Box? It's 762 Calories, Not 247
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A picture of a frosted cake on a mix box caused consumers to wildly overestimate the appropriate serving size. HowStuffWorks Now samples this study.
Top 10 Eradicable Diseases
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Here are 10 eradicable diseases on the brink of extinction thanks to breakthroughs in science. Check out 10 eradicable diseases at howstuffworks.com.
Can TV viewing cause autism?
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A group of researchers out of Cornell and Purdue has suggested a possible cause for autism: television. Learn more about what they found.
Tree Hot Dogs Are a Real Thing
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Food made from trees may sound odd, but it's not as unusual as you may think. Find out about cellulose in hots dogs from HowStuffWorks Now.