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Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.

The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato

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Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?

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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

Rising Rock: Earth's Crust Has Its Own Tides, Too

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The oceans on planet Earth cycle through daily tidal changes. But the ground beneath our feet experiences tides of its own, too.

Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space

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Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.

Regrets, We've Had a Few — But Why?

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Ever had a "woulda, shoulda, coulda" feeling about something? It's called regret. What really triggers this emotion - and can we trust it?

Opossums: So Darn Ugly They're Adorable

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Opossums are some of the most misunderstood animals. HowStuffWorks looks at some cool opossum facts.

Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History

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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.

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