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What If You Drank Embalming Fluid?
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Feel like drinking a nice, big glass of embalming fluid? We didn't think so. But what would happen if a living person poured into his or her body something meant for the insides of the dead? Nothing good.
There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene
The typical manger scene features Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and an assortment of animals. But in Catalonia, Spain, there is one more character: a figure with his pants down, taking a poop. But why?
What State Should You Go to College In?
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How does a snowy winter campus sound to you? Would you rather surf your way to classes on some waves and under the sun for four years? Take this quiz and you shall see which state is most compatible with your college yeses and nos. Say "yes" to these important personality questions!
Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
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California just became the fifth state to legalize human composting as an alternative to burial. How does this work?
What's Your Spirit Vegetable?
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Eating healthy can be hard, but do you have to eat as many vegetables once you've figured out which one is most like you? At that point, you're basically a vegetable. Take this quiz to find out which one is your spirit vegetable!
What Do Alligators Eat? Pretty Much Anything They Want
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Alligators are some of nature’s oldest prehistoric predators. But what do alligators eat, and what is an alligator's natural prey?
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
How Christmas Trees Work
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It's time to unpack the ornaments, string up the popcorn, and yes -- untangle those lights. Plan on piling it all on a fresh Christmas tree? Learn about the different types and how to pick the perfect one.
Chemical Peels: What You Need to Know
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Chemical peels are effective for certain purposes. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about chemical peels.
How Avanti Cars Work
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Avanti dealers Leo Newman and Nathan Altman bought the Avanti name from Studebaker and revived the car. Learn about the newly-independent Avanti II.