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How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
Guess the '90s Hit Song from Its Opening Line
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The '90s were so long ago that the decade's signature songs are now considered classics. Can you guess these '90s hits from the first line of lyrics?
What's the Most Americans Have Ever Paid for Gas?
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Gas prices seem like they are currently out of control, but adjusted for inflation, there was another time when they were even higher. When was that, and what causes gas prices to fluctuate?
Can We Guess Your Birth Month Based On These Questions?
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We'll try and narrow in on when you came into this world. Answer a few of our questions. They'll seem totally unrelated to when you were born, but are they?
Do Blue Light Glasses Even Work?
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During the coronavirus pandemic, our collective screen time has shot way up. Should we be donning blue light glasses while we're staring at screens?
12 Strongest Dog Breeds: The Floofiest Guards for Your Home
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Some dogs were born to pull sleds, chase down wild boars, or guard livestock with serious bite force. Others just look like tanks in a fur coat.
17 Silly and Unusual Motorcycle Names
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These odd motorcycle names were popular throughout the 20th century even if the models didn't last. Read our 17 list of silly and unusual motorcycle names.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
What the Stuff?!: 5 of the Weirdest Things About Bees
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In Egyptian legend, bees were created when the tears of the sun god Ra landed on the desert sand. Such myths are pretty wild, but here are 5 bee truths that are truly terrific.
The Most Recent Extinct Animal Was Last Seen in 1995
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Today, we're delving into a sobering topic: recently extinct animals. Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change.