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What's the Protocol of Inviting a Recovering Alcoholic to an Event With Drinks?
What is the best thing to do if you're having a recovering alcoholic at a party with liquor? HowStuffWorks Now looks at the etiquette rules.
Yakety-yak: 7 Fun Faks About Yaks
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While yaks share the bovine family tree with cows, they're a different species altogether. And, unlike cow dung, yak poop doesn't stink.
Are Doppelgangers Real? There's a 1 in a Trillion Chance
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Does everyone have a double out there somewhere that they don't know about? Science says the odds are pretty slim.
If Rainbows Are Circular, Why Do We Only See Arches?
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The simple explanation is you have to be in just the right spot and the conditions have to be perfect for you to see the entire 360 degrees.
You're Probably Not Putting on Enough Sunscreen
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A new study shows people don't apply enough sunscreen. HowStuffWorks looks at what the right amount is and real-world tips for applying it properly.
Are animals still evolving?
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Evolution is a never-ending process, but some scientists believe it might be speeding up as human activity impacts the environment.
What Happens When We Sleep?
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Why do we sleep? What happens when we sleep? Learn more about sleep from Discovery Health.
Quarks Are the Building Blocks of All Matter
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Protons and neutrons, the particles that form the nuclei of atoms, are themselves made up of even smaller particles known as quarks.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)
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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.