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Surgical Adhesive Inspired by Slug Mucus Can Patch Bleeding Tissue
The Dusky Arion slug provided scientists with unlikely inspiration for a glue that sticks to wet surfaces. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How to Unwind: 5 Wacky Ways to Relax
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Do you have a hard time relaxing? We'll teach you how to unwind! Try these five wacky ways to relax on this National Relaxation Day.
Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought
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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
That Funky Meerkat Scent Comes From a Surprising Source
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How does meerkat marking scent get its unique smell? Learn more about meerkat scent and bacteria in this HowStuffWorks article.
Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom
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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of grey seals clapping underwater and asks why they do it.
Should you really feed a cold?
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Should you really feed a cold, or is this just an old wives' tale? Get the science behind the "feed a cold" saying in this article.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
10 Reasons People Start Smoking
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Do you know the reasons people start smoking? See our list of the 10 most common reasons people start smoking at HowStuffWorks.