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Can we treat mental illness with hallucinogens?
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Hallucinogens have a reputation for expanding the mind. Is it deserved? Learn why hallucinogens like LSD may be the key to treating mental illness.
How can you train honeybees to sniff for bombs?
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Those same, buzzing insects that seek out molecular hints of the pollen they use to make honey can just as easily detect traces of materials used to bombs.
Diesel Isn't Always a Worse Polluter Than Gasoline
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Whether diesel- or gasoline-powered cars spit out more toxins depends on the pollutant measured, a new study says. HowStuffWorks reports.
What causes 'old person' smell?
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We may not know how to describe it very well, but we all recognize 'old person' smell. Learn what causes 'old person' smell at HowStuffWorks.
Love at First Sight? A Study Says It's Probably Just Lust
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Love or Lust? HowStuffWorks looks at a new study that determines whether love at first sight really exists.
Your Walk Is So Distinct It Can Reveal Deep Personality Traits
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New studies suggests your gait may be able to predict something deeper than just a temporary mood.
Blind People Don't Always Have the Same Facial Expressions as Sighted People
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How do the expressions of blind people differ from the sighted? Learn more about blind facial expressions from HowStuffWorks.
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
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If you think there's one easy explanation behind this cute canine behavior, think again. There are several theories. But a new study has found a sweet reason for head tilting in dogs.
Are monkeys superstitious?
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Monkeys share a lot in common with us, but are they just as superstitious? Learn more about superstitious monkeys at HowStuffWorks.
What Is the Coldest Place in the Universe?
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The coldest place in the universe exists some 5,000 light-years from Earth. Do you know where it is and what it's called?