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How Toilet Paper Works

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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?

The Big Dinosaur Debate: Is It an Apatosaurus or Brontosaurus?

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Apatosaurus was a sauropod of spectacular proportions. But there's a debate raging for decades about whether its genus should cancel out the Brontosaurus.

Can a Black Widow Spider Kill You?

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Black widow spider venom can be deadly but how likely are you to be bitten? It might surprise you that these arachnids are on the shy side.

Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?

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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?

What's All the Buzz About Manuka Honey? 

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HowStuffWorks explores the world of expensive manuka honey to find out how it's different from other honeys.

How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria

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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.

Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions in 5 Minutes?

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If you want to answer these general knowledge questions in under five minutes, you're going to have to get moving! Don't hesitate, and see how well you do. We're betting you'll surprise yourself and do it in even less time.

5 Unusual Foods You Should Explore

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There are some unusual foods you should explore including durian fruit and haggis. Check out 5 unusual foods you should explore.

Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program

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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Some of the most heinous war crimes ever were committed there. Why is it still so shrouded in secrecy?

This Horse Breed Identification Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Even Get 4 Right

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Have you been described as a horse person? Do you find that you know more about horses than most people? If you know the difference between a quarter horse and a thoroughbred, test your knowledge with this quiz!

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