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How Think Tanks Work

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Think tanks reign as the place where scholars, policy makers and other folks work to find solutions to public problems. Learn more about think tanks.

Not a Whale of a Tail: You Too Can Become a Mermaid

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HowStuffWorks finds out all about mermaid classes and how to become a professional mermaid.

Should dogs be kept exclusively indoors?

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Are you wondering if dogs should be kept exclusively indoors? Check out this article to learn if dogs should be kept exclusively indoors.

Why do we love?

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Why do we love? Is there an evolutionary reason as to why we love other individuals? Find out why we love in this article from HowStuffWorks.

What Causes New Baby Smell?

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New baby smell is more than warm milk and dirty diapers. Find out what causes it and what purpose it serves from HowStuffWorks.

How did language evolve?

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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?

Why Do We Fall in Love?

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Despite the heartache that often accompanies love, we can't help wanting it and rejoicing when it works. Are we hard-wired to fall in love?

How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?

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The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.

10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things

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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.

How Alcoholism Works

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Alcoholism can be difficult to spot. Learn the difference between heavy drinking and alcoholism, how alcohol affects the body, what factors may lead to alcoholism and what treatments are available for this addiction.

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