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Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?

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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.

Why Is a Broken Mirror Bad Luck?

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You're not supposed to cry over spilled milk. But a broken mirror? That's another matter. Will breaking a mirror really bring you bad luck?

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.

Do Fish Get Thirsty?

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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.

How Free Radicals Affect Your Body

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When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical. So is that free radical now potentially hazardous to your health?

The Fungi Amongi Are the Great Decomposers

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Fungi are extremely diverse organisms with a penchant for dead things. HowStuffWorks gets to know them.

If a Robot Takes a Job From a Human, Should It Pay Taxes, Too?

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HowStuffWorks discusses whether robots should be taxed if they take the jobs of people to make up for the taxation shortfall.

Mushrooms: Wash 'em or Brush 'em Off?

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HowStuffWorks asks whether it's necessary to wash mushrooms before you eat them.

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan

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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.

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