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Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?

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You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?

You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation

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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?

What Makes a Scent Soothing?

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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?

Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas

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The saying is really true. Texas is big. And so is everything in it. HowStuffWorks looks at the state and what's so big about it.

This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean

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HowStuffWorks reports on ChatterBaby, an app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother to take the guesswork out of a baby's cries.

When did we begin genetically engineering food?

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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.

Why don't we all speak the same language?

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Why don't we speak the same language as people in other countries? Find out why we don't speak the same language.

How to Throw an Engagement Party on a Budget

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Knowing how to throw an engagement party on a budget can help you focus on the wedding itself. Learn how to throw an engagement party on a budget.

Why do some people learn new languages easily and some don't?

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Some people learn new languages easily and for other people the process can take several years. Find out why some people learn new languages easily.

What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?

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You've heard the word 'quarantine' a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation? HowStuffWorks explains both.

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