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Are Lefties More of a Danger on the Road?
Left- and right-handed drivers react differently to sudden incidents on the road. HowStuffWorks looks at how this can affect how lefties drive.
'If You Need Anything, Let Me Know': What Not to Say to a Friend With Cancer
We often feel unsure about what to say to a friend with a serious illness, so we fall back on clichés. Here are some better ways to help from people who've been through it.
Do People Really Lose Body Parts by Sticking Them Out of a Car Window?
Is sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car really dangerous? Learn more about traumatic injuries in this HowStuffWorks article.
Warding Off the 'Retirement Curse'
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HowStuffWorks finds out why many Americans decline mentally and physically after retirement and how to stop it.
Can You Bury Someone in Your Backyard?
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You don't have to use an expensive funeral home in most states. Learn more about home burials at HowStuffWorks.
When College-bound Kids Have Their Acceptances Revoked
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Every year, colleges revoke about 1 percent to 2 percent of their admission offers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change
Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?
The Olympic Decathlon Winner: The Best Athlete in the World?
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They'll compete in 10 events over two grueling days in Tokyo. Does that make the gold medalist in the decathlon the best athlete in the world?
Synchronous Fireflies Will Perform Spring Smoky Mountain Light Show
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Every year, synchronized fireflies light up in one, huge choreographed courtship display in a few spots around the world.
Could Humans Force a Volcanic Eruption?
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It's every evil mad scientist's dream. Could it ever be a reality?