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Birth Tourism: A Controversial Road to Citizenship
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Travel to the U.S. by foreign citizens to give birth is completely legal. HowStuffWorks looks at the controversial issue.
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.
How Fear Works
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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
How Body Odor Works
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Why do we have body odor? How can you prevent it? Read about the causes of body odor and how to deal with it.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How Indian Traditions Work
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Many Indian traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Indian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name the Disaster Movie From Just One Image?
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No matter how big or strong the disaster, there's always one movie character who can survive it, and that's why we love disaster films. They give us hope. Can you name all these disaster films from just one image?
How Anger Works
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We've all felt fury wash over us. Whether it's the guy who blurts the score to the game you TiVo'ed or the woman who lets the door slam in your face, anger is universal. You might as well learn how it works.
How Giant Oarfish Work
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Giant oarfish have surfaced everywhere from sailors' nightmares to Southern Cali. Learn more about giant oarfish at HowStuffWorks.