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How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiotics?
Antibiotics save lives. But broad-spectrum antibiotics can really do a number on the delicate ecosystem in your intestines -- and the recovery time may surprise you.
14 Hardest College Majors With the Highest Attrition Rates
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Some college majors are years of all-nighters in disguise. The hardest college majors often demand a cocktail of grit, gray matter, and an unshakable love for complexity. Whether you're wrangling multivariable calculus or spending entire weekends on lab reports, these fields are not for the faint of heart.
How CO2-powered Dragsters Work
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What are CO2 dragsters? Read about CO2 dragsters and CO2 drag racing at HowStuffWorks Auto.
How Postdoctoral Financial Aid Works
Postdoctoral financial aid is a way for future doctors to pay for their education and training. Learn about postdoctoral financial aid.
Why are some people more ticklish than others?
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Find out why some people are more ticklish than others at HowStuffWorks.
How much can a goldfish remember?
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Goldfish are not known for having particularly strong memories, but maybe they should be. Learn all about what goldfish can remember at HowStuffWorks.
How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?
What the Stuff?!: 5 of the Smartest Animals
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As far as animals go, humans are pretty swell. Our brilliant brains have taken us across the globe and even into space. But we're not the only nerdy animals on this rock. Here are 5 of the smartest.
How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?
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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!
Why Do We Experiment on Mice?
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Mice are small and reproduce quickly, but they're more than just an animal of convenient size and libido. Mice have some truly special genetic gifts that it doesn't take a scientist to appreciate.