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What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?

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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.

When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?

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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?

What Is Social Distancing and How Do We Do It Right?

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Social distancing is not something most of us are used to. After all, we humans are social creatures. So what is it and how are we supposed to do it?

How Wildfires Work

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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.

Plantar Warts Overview

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Plantar warts are a common skin problem. Learn more about how plantar warts work at HowStuffWorks.

Meet the Largest Living Organism, aka the Humongous Fungus

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Have you ever wondered what the largest living organism on Earth is? Well, you might be surprised to learn that it's not a giant blue whale or a sequoia tree; it's a fungus!

How Viruses Work

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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.

Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health

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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.

Seven of Pentacles Tarot Meaning: Patience, Growth, and Reward

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Uncover the surprising insights this tarot card reveals about your love life, career, and spiritual journey now.

Why Does Salt Melt Ice on the Roads in Winter?

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Road salt is used to melt ice in the winter. Learn about road salt in this article from HowStuffWorks.

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