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What makes you dizzy when you spin?
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Dizziness happens when the part of your body that detects motion sends the wrong signals to your brain. Find out what causes dizziness when you spin.
Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking
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Public speaking can be debilitating for many people. HowStuffWorks looks at what causes many of us to freeze up when it's time to talk in public.
How to Treat a Cat With Toad Poisoning
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A toad's poisonous saliva causes severe symptoms within minutes, so cats should be careful. Learn what to do when a cat suffers from toad poisoning.
Do pets suffer jet lag?
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Jet lag in humans occurs due to a change circadian rhythm caused by the disappearance of the sun. So do pets suffer jet lag, too? Let's find out.
Why do some people on Ambien eat in their sleep?
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Ambien, one of the top-prescribed sleeping pills, may cause some people to eat in their sleep. See why Ambien makes some people hungry late night.
What Is Déjà Vu?
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Déjà vu is used to describe the feeling that you experienced a situation before. What causes this phenomenon? It's not a glitch in the matrix, but most of our knowledge on the subject is still theoretical.
How a Marathon Works
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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
What happens to whales when they die?
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Most of us associate whale death with video footage showing beached whales. Learn what causes whale death and how whale death can sustain life.
What if I looked straight at an eclipse of the sun?
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Looking at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause eye damage -- even blindness. Learn how to view an eclipse safely at HowStuffWorks.