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How Fever Dreams Work
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They're not hallucinations, but they're not just regular nightmares, either. Learn how fever dreams work at HowStuffWorks.com.
How Artificial Glaciers Are Hydrating the Himalayas
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Ice stupas are artificial glaciers that store frozen water to be used for hydrating crops in the driest stretches of the year in the high desert of Himalaya.
10 Things That Affect Your Weight Besides Food and Exercise
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Your expanding waistline might not just be due to what you eat. A lot of factors may determine what numbers pop up on your scale, from hormones to diseases to the meds you're taking.
How Flying Humvees Will Work
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How will flying Humvees work? Read about the Pentagon's plans to make Humvees fly at HowStuffWorks.
How Automotive Fine-Tuning Works
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Automotive fine-tuning requires great attention to detail. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automotive fine-tuning.
How Dopamine Works
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You could call dopamine the most misunderstood neurochemical in the brain. It's allegedly the cause of people getting addicted to drugs, chocolate or video games. But what does really dopamine do?
The Average Height for Men Varies Widely Around the World
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How tall is the average guy? It’s a question that bridges human biology, geography and public health.
How the GRE Works
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The GRE is an exam that is given to students who are enrolling in graduate school. Learn about the GRE in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Haboobs Are Mother Nature's Worst Dust Storms
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Haboobs are giant walls of dust that can come seemingly out of nowhere. How are they created and are they different from sandstorms?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Science Edition!
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Do you think you're smarter than a 5th grader when it comes to science? Can you answer these elementary science questions? Let's find out with this quiz!