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How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
10 Reasons People Start Smoking
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Do you know the reasons people start smoking? See our list of the 10 most common reasons people start smoking at HowStuffWorks.
How Stuttering Works
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Stuttering is linked to a disconnection between language processing and motor function, but its cause is still unknown. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name All of These NFL Players From Texas?
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Are you ready and rarin' to go? Texas is not just the home of "America's Team," it is also the birthplace of hundreds of NFL players from the past and present. Think you have what it takes to put a name to the face?
1965-1968 Dodge Monaco and 500
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In the 1960s, all Detroit's automakers sought to emulate Pontiac's Grand Prix. Dodge did this with the Monaco and 500. Learn more and see photos here.
Are chimpanzees evolving in the wild?
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Chimpanzees may be evolving in the wild, according to recent research in Asia. Learn about chimpanzees and find out if chimpanzees are evolving.
What's a blue zone, and am I living in one?
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What's a blue zone, and am I living in one? Read this article to find out what a blue zone is, and to determine if you live in one.
Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon
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University of Florida scientists used lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions to successfully grow plants from seed. It's a first in human history and could help future space colonists grow food on the moon.
What is the world's fastest supercomputer used for?
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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.
What happens when you don't brush your teeth?
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Humans haven't always been avid tooth brushers, so why do we have to do it now? Find out what happens when you don't brush your teeth.