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Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?
Will we learn to live without sleep?
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It's likely that humans will evolve to need more sleep. Find out if we will learn to live without sleep at HowStuffWorks.
Does human growth hormone slow the aging process?
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HGH aging prevention is a hot topic. Could this hormone reduce wrinkles, increase muscle mass and more? Take a look at HGH aging prevention.
Could a Platypus Poison Me?
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Platypus poison incapacitates competing male platypuses during mating season. Learn about platypus poison and other odd platypus features.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
How can the moon generate electricity?
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Moon electricity is generated from the moon's gravitational influence over tides on the Earth's surface. Learn how moon electricity is created from tides.
How Antimatter Spacecraft Will Work
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Antimatter has the ability to store incredible amounts of energy in a very small space. See how it will work.
Benefits of Boswellia
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Boswellia, or frankincense, has become a popular herb recently for its benefits in fighting inflammation. Learn about the benefits of boswellia.
The Orchid Mantis Looks Like a Flower, 'Stings' Like a Bee
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For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis is commonly called dandruff. Learn more about how seborrheic dermatitis works at HowStuffWorks.