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Women Less Likely to Receive CPR in Public, Study Finds
Gender can affect whether a bystander performs CPR on the person in need. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Often Should You Wash Your Bedsheets?
Your sheets harbor more dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria than you'd like to think about. HowStuffWorks asks the experts how often to wash your bedsheets.
The Cast of 'The Last Jedi' Remember Carrie Fisher
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Carrie Fisher made an impact on everyone on the set of 'The Last Jedi.' HowStuffWorks looks at her lasting legacy.
Do Weighted Blankets Help With Sleep?
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The pressure of weighted blankets is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Learn if there's any truth to the claim at HowStuffWorks.
Christian-themed 'Hell Houses' Still Going Strong
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Are Christian "hell houses" still popular? Learn more about religious haunted houses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Neanderthals Had Bigger Brains Than Modern Humans — Why Are We Smarter?
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There are a lot of ways mental real estate can be allocated. Neanderthals evolved their big brains in a different way than we did - and you see where that got them.
When It Comes to Q-Tips, We Do the One Thing We're Not Supposed to. Why?
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We humans act in our own self-interest, but when it comes to cotton buds and ears we do exactly what science says not to. And yes, your doctor can tell.
A Human's Sense of Smell Is Actually as Good as a Dog's
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A new report says humans' sense of smell is similar to other mammals'. HowStuffWorks looks at how the myth got started that ours was worse.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.