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What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?

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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?

What the Stuff?!: 5 Infectious Facts About Leprosy

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Leprosy is a serious health concern in a few populations around the world, but it's actually very treatable these days, especially if it's caught early, and it has a low transmission rate. But the true facts about leprosy are still fascinating.

What if There Were No Cockroaches?

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Cockroaches are among the most reviled creatures on the planet. They bring bacteria and allergens wherever they go - along with severe cases of the creepy crawlies. But would we really want to live in a world devoid of these little pests?

What Is the Rarest Pokémon Card? And Is It Worth $5.2 Million?

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In 1996, the Pokémon trading card game launched in Japan, just months after the release of the Pokémon Red and Green games for Nintendo's Game Boy. Now, 28 years and 52.9 billion cards later, the Pokémon trading card game continues to captivate players and collectors alike.

What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?

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Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.

What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

What If a Dog Eats a Chicken Bone?

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Your dog just swallowed a plate full of chicken bones. Is he really in serious danger? The short answer: yes. Find out why you need to get him to a vet immediately.

What Are the Odds of a Hole-In-One?

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Sinking a hole-in-one is way more difficult than those golf pros make it look. HowStuffWorks breaks down the reality behind the numbers.

What are eye boogers made of?

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You don't think about eye boogers much, except maybe when you wipe them away. They're actually real. Learn more about eye boogers at HowStuffWorks.

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