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Why Do Our Stomachs Growl?

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Everybody's stomach makes noises. Whether you call it growling, grumbling or gurgling, what is that sound and what is it trying to tell us?

Aromatherapy: Sandalwood

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Sandalwood is used in aromatherapy preparations as an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and more. Learn more about this essential oil.

How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass

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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.

Aromatherapy: Chamomile

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Chamomile can be used in aromatherapy preparations to reduce stress or sooth irritation when applied to the skin. Learn about this essential oil.

Aromatherapy: Lavender

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Lavender can be used in aromatherapy preparations to reduce stress or to fight infections when applied to the skin. Learn about this essential oil.

Joseph McCarthy Pictures

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American politician Joseph McCarthy became famous for investigations into supposed communist subversion. See pictures of Joseph McCarthy at HowStuffWorks.

The Ultimate Snake Quiz

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Snakes can make you afraid and intrigued at the same time. Snakes have slithered over the Earth for more than 130 million years, frequently making appearances in famous narratives from the Bible to mythical stories. This unique animal can swallow animals whole and move across land without any limbs. Take this quiz and learn more about the mysterious snake.

Giant Squid, Giant Eyes ... But Relatively Small Optic Lobe

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A new study examines the optic lobes of giant squids. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn about giant squid eyes and brains.

Centuries of Volcano Death Statistics, Newly Analyzed for Your Reading Pleasure

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New research digs into historic volcano fatalities to explore how, where and whom a volcano is most likely to kill.

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