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Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.
What are ancient grains?
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Ancient grains can bring new flavors to your plate while providing healthy, whole grain goodness. Learn more about ancient grains.
Can You Tell If a Sand Dollar Is Alive Before Taking It Off the Beach?
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Everyone loves foraging for seashells at the beach, but the true jackpot is finding a perfect unbroken sand dollar. However, taking one home may not be such a good idea.
Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study
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HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.
Removable Wallpaper: The Temporary Trend That's Sticking Around
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The glue, the scraping, the mess, the hours of torture and pain. If the idea of using wallpaper anywhere in your home conjures up images of sheer agony, then temporary, removable paper was made for you.
The Yeti, aka Abominable Snowman: A Classic Cryptid
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The Yeti, often referred to as the "Abominable Snowman," is a legendary creature from Himalayan folklore.
Cloaca: The Single Opening in Animals, Plus Human Implications
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A cloaca is a single bodily opening in many animals for excretion and reproduction. In rare human cases, failure to separate during development leads to complications.
Psychic Powers: Fun to Consider, Even Without Scientific Support
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Ever get the sense that someone is staring at you, only to turn around and find out you're right? That might be your psychic powers at work. While mainstream science doesn’t fully endorse the idea, cultures around the world have explored these abilities for centuries.
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
Aberration of Light
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Aberration of Light is a phenomenon in which a star or other celestial body, as viewed from the earth, appears to be slightly displaced from its true position. Learn more.