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How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
How Does Herd Immunity Keep a Country Safe From Diseases?
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Herd immunity relies on the principle of safety in numbers as far as vaccinations go. Find out why herd immunity is an important public health issue.
11 Highlights of 1907
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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, and the first electric washing machine went on sale. Read about these and the other 11 highlights of 1907.
Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
Why do civilizations collapse?
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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?
17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.
Herpes 101
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Herpes is even more common than you might think. There are eight different types of herpes, and there's an extremely good chance that you have at least one.
What is kennel cough?
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Kennel cough is a pretty nasty-sounding bacterial infection that your dog may pick up at the kennel or grooming facility. Learn the cause of kennel cough.
Can People Get Bone Marrow Transplants From Baboons?
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A baboon transplant sounds like something from fiction, but a doctor really attempted it. Read why a baboon transplant was risked and the results.
Do food manufacturers manipulate taste?
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Flavorists are scientists that use chemistry in order to produce different tastes. Find out what flavorists do and how flavorists create different tastes.