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Tornado Alley: Where the Worst Twisters Form in the U.S.
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Where is tornado alley and why do so many tornadoes form there?
Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars
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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.
How Section 8 Housing Works
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Understanding how section 8 housing works involves a study of housing history in the U.S. Learn more about how section 8 housing works here.
Can TV viewing cause autism?
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A group of researchers out of Cornell and Purdue has suggested a possible cause for autism: television. Learn more about what they found.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
How does toxic mold make you sick?
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Toxic mold sickened 27 infants and caused one death in the Cleveland area in 1993. Find out what this toxic mold is and how toxic mold can be harmful to humans.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
How Fast Food Works
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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.
Naked Mole Rats Survive Without Oxygen by Turning Into Plants
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Naked mole rats perform a feat of metabolic magic, according to a new study. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Could Gold Save My Life?
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Gold nanoparticles have the potential to radically change breast cancer detection, according to a recent study. Learn about the use of gold nanoparticles.