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What happens to chimps used in medical research?
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Chimpanzee research dates back to the 1920s with Robert Yerkes. Learn what happens in chimpanzee research and why some countries ban the practice.
Should you really only eat shellfish when there's an 'R' in the month?
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Should you only eat shellfish during an "r" month? Read about the seafood legend that claims shellfish are safe only during "r" months.
5 Signs an Elderly Person Shouldn't Be Living Alone
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The elderly living alone can be a concern for families and friends. Take a look at 5 signs when the elderly living alone should move to communities.
6 Largest Empires in History
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You've probably heard of the Russian, the Mongol, the Roman, the British and a few other empires. Until pretty recently, they were all over the place (literally). So, what were the largest empires in history?
Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.
Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial
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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
We've Got Your Numbers Quiz
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Whether you're a math whiz or not, there are some pretty cool number theories, beliefs and coincidences to appreciate. How down with digits are you?
Why would you take poison as medicine?
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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.
Why Hardly Anyone Uses Employee Assistance Programs
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HowStuffWorks discovers why very few employees take advantage of EAP services offered by their company.