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What is a virus, and how does it become a danger to human life?

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A virus can be dangerous. Learn about virus dangers and what exactly is a virus. Get informed about virus dangers at HowStuffWorks.

Are we in a bananapocalypse?

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Thanks to the bananapocalypse, bananas may soon be hard to come by. Find out what's behind the bananapocalypse at HowStuffWorks.

The Sparklemuffin Peacock Spider Dances to Entice Mates

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The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name. This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie Girard after they were discovered in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland, Australia.

Scientists Figure Out Why Elephants' Skin Is So Cracked

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HowStuffWorks looks at new study explaining why elephants' skin is so cracked and wrinkled. It's not just that they need some lotion!

15 Blue Gemstones: Moonstone, Blue Lace Agate, and Beyond

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From deep blue to light sky blue, blue gemstones offer a diverse range of hues that evoke serenity, power, and timeless beauty.

Infertility

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Infertility is defined as a couple's failure to conceive a child after one year of regular sexual intercourse without birth control.

How does smoking affect skin?

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How does smoking affect skin? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how smoking affects skin.

How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass

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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.

Does the Immortal Jellyfish Actually Live Forever?

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The immortal jellyfish, known as Turritopsis dohrnii, has the ability to reverse age and theoretically live an eternal life. Because of its ability to regrow its cells, it could theoretically escape death over and over again.

How Plague Works

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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.

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