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Going Nuts for Nuts Could Improve Your Health
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A slew of new research suggests eating more nuts is not just good for your heart, but it's also good for your waistline. HowStuffWorks investigates.
Here's the Buzz on Alcohol in Space
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While alcohol consumption is not completely alien to the space program, not much is known about its effects on the body outside our atmosphere.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
How the Freedom of Information Act Works
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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Light Microscopes Work
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The human eye misses a lot -- enter the incredible world of the microscopic! Explore how a light microscope works.
How Kudzu Works
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Kudzu is explained in this article. Learn about kudzu.
10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
10 Folk Cures You Should Never Try
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Family remedies can be chocked full of gold or simply best intentions. Learn which folk cures you should never try at HowStuffWorks.
How Whole-Body Cryotherapy Works
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Supercooled nitrogen gas could hold a secret for pain relief. Learn more about whole-body cryotherapy at HowStuffWorks.
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?