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Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors
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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.
Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?
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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?
Cellulite Causes and Treatments
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Cellulite is a common beauty skin problem. Learn more about how cellulite works at HowStuffWorks.
Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom
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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
Tiny Stilts for Some Ants, Amputated Legs for Others. Here's Why.
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Scientists studied ant tracking by putting them on stilts. Learn more about the ants on stilts study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What's the best age to learn a new language?
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The best age to learn a new language is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the best age to learn a new language.
What makes a killer?
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A killer is someone who finds it easy to take the life of someone else. Find out what makes a killer in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match These Science Words to the Right Definition?
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If you thought math was hard, you should see what science has to offer. Those who know a few Latin words will ace this quiz. For everyone else, let's see if you can get a few of them right.