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The Great London Smog of 1952
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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.
Telling Doctors Not to Resuscitate, by Tattoo
Some people are communicating their end-of-life wishes by tattoo. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Chugging a Gallon of Milk Is Nearly Impossible
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Can you drink a gallon of milk in an hour? HowStuffWorks explains why milk chugging, or the gallon challenge, is tough on the human body.
Tiny Underwater Snails Fly Through Water Using Same Physics as Winged Insects
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A new look at the sea butterfly snail reveals a surprising case of convergent evolution. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
What Does It Mean to 'Take It With a Grain of Salt'?
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Take it with a grain of salt means to be skeptical about something. But where does the phrase come from?
Why Flies Prefer Honey to Vinegar
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HowStuffWorks finds out the scientific reason you catch more flies with honey than vinegar and where the sour taste receptor for flies lives.
Why do people avoid stepping on cracks?
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Generations of pedestrians have avoided stepping on cracks to prevent their poor mothers' backs from being broken. Is there a reason for this practice?
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks to Aid in Digestion
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Gastroliths, or "stomach stones," are found in animals from chickens to sea lions. But what are they for?
Brace Yourself: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't
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If bananas are berries and strawberries aren't, what in the world is a berry anyway? HowStuffWorks digs.
What Type of Girl Are You?
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Ladies all fall into one of the many different categories of girls, but the question is, which one are you? Take this quiz if you would like to find out!