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Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
All Salt Is Not the Same
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Salt is something most of us use without thinking about it. But with so many options available, how do we know what's best?
Why There Is So Much Confusion About Who Has Food Allergies
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study on adults and food allergies and how they differ from food intolerance.
Pros and Cons of Fluoride
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Fluoride is added to water in efforts to prevent tooth decay, but many question fluoridation's safety and success. Learn about fluoride in water.
The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
15 Fab Reuses for Bread Tags and Twist Ties
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Those bread tags (aka bag clips) and twist ties you find on baked goods can be recycled in many ingenious ways. Here are 15 of them.
The Fascinating Superstition of Itchy Palms and Its Hidden Meanings
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Discover the intriguing itchy palms superstition. Uncover cultural meanings and beliefs. Explore the world of superstitious palm itching.
The 'X' Factor: Why Some Advocates Prefer 'Latine' to 'Latinx'
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Many people think 'Latine' is a better gender-inclusive term than 'Latinx.' Here's why.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?