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Who Is Sister Christian, Anyway?
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HowStuffWorks looks in to the identity of the infamous sister Christian. And we apologize upfront that the song will be stuck in your head all day.
Smart Bandages Can Monitor, Treat Chronic Wounds
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New smart bandages are the wound-healing technology of the future. HowStuffWorks delves into the science.
French Rooks Trained as Park Janitors
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Crows are inveterate scavengers. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are being trained as trash pickers in France.
Stinging 'Sea Lice' Invading Atlantic Beaches
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Sea lice are translucent little jellyfish babies. HowStuffWorks looks at how they make you itch.
Are You a Hunter, Gatherer or Scavenger?
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When it comes to surviving, some of us are a little more aggressive than others, and some aren't aggressive at all. Would you hunt, gather or scavenge to survive?
What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?
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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?
Kummakivi, Finland's Balancing Rock, Seems to Defy the Laws of Physics
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It looks completely impossible that this rock should stand, balanced as it is, but it has not moved since the last ice age.
Why is the keypad arrangement different for a telephone and a calculator?
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It's one of those seemingly-unexplainable lapses in logic -- Why do these two digit-based devices order their number keys in exactly opposite ways?
How do lenders make money up front on your mortgage?
Lenders give loans to prospective homeowners for a number of reasons.
A Heavenly Angels Quiz
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Halos and robes and wings are how most people think of angels, but these heavenly beings are actually a lot more complex than their popular image. How much do you know about angels' roles, ranks and responsibilities? Take our quiz to find out!