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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.
Why Pistachios Are Sold in Their Shells
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Why are some nuts sold in their shells and others shelled? Learn more about the pistachio cultivation process in this HowStuffWorks article.
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.
California Released Thousands of Prisoners Early — Guess How That Turned Out
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From 2011 to 2013, California released thousands of non-violent criminals. What was the impact on crime? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Marie Antoinette
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How much do you know about Marie Antoinette? HowStuffWorks Now gives you five facts about the misunderstood French queen on her birthday.
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
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.
What Was the Very First Toothbrush?
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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.
America's Past Presidents Had Some Really Weird Habits
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One former president liked petroleum jelly rubbed all over his head every morning. The Part-Time Genius podcast explores the strange habits of America's presidents.
30 Is the New 10: Study Says You Only Need a Tetanus Booster Every 30 Years
What if you could wait 30 years for a booster shot? HowStuffWorks Now looks at a new study, promising just that for tetanus.