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How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Slot Car Racing Works
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Slot car racing became popular in the 1960s and is still going strong. Read about the history and science of slot car racing.
How Cakes Work
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Cakes are the go-to treat when there's a celebration going on. Learn more about the history and science of cakes at HowStuffWorks.
Foodstuff: The Science of Cheese
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Cheese has a very long history. Learn more about cheese in this funny video from HowStuffWorks.
Touring the False Facades of New York City
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They blend right into their neighborhoods, but hidden inside are systems integral to maintaining a city.
How Wind Tunnel Testing Shaped Vintage Dream Cars
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How did wind tunnel testing shape concept cars of the past? Learn more about wind tunnel testing and dream cars in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How 'Schoolhouse Rock!' Works
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'Schoolhouse Rock!' taught kids of the '70s and '80s a lot, from history to science to grammar, in a fun way. Learn about the cartoon at HowStuffWorks.
Is Your Brain Sharp Enough for This Tricky Trivia Quiz?
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How much random knowledge do you think you have? Put your smarts to the test with this tricky trivia quiz that will have you trying to remember history, geography, science and more!
Neanderthals Had Bigger Brains Than Modern Humans — Why Are We Smarter?
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There are a lot of ways mental real estate can be allocated. Neanderthals evolved their big brains in a different way than we did - and you see where that got them.