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Why Do Most Humans Have 23 Pairs of Chromosomes?
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Nearly every living cell is made of DNA, and every chromosome contains exactly one molecule of DNA. But not all cells are made of the same number of chromosomes.
Lionhead Rabbits Have Great Hair, But Are They Great Pets?
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Although a bit shy, lionhead rabbits do make great pets. After all, who wouldn't want a cuddly little lion hopping around the house?
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Overview
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. Learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at HowStuffWorks.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
How Tabloids Work
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Tabloids cover everything from celebrity scandals to the outrageously bizarre. Learn how tabloids find stories, how tabloids avoid lawsuits and tabloid history.
How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
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?