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10 Instances of Medical Quackery Throughout History
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Medical quackery has been a constant through the ages, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Take a look at 10 outrageous medical quackery examples.
What Happens If a Woman Takes Viagra?
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We all know what Viagra does and why men use it - not to mention how much money this particular prescription drug has made over the years. But does it improve sexual health for women, too?
How 4D Printing Works
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Is 4D printing much different from 3-D printing? What if we told you some tech insiders are betting it has the potential to change industries from fashion to health care to defense?
Why Some People Will Do Anything to Avoid Pooping in Public Toilets
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What's up with public toilet anxiety? Learn more about what makes people too anxious to use the bathroom in public in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
This Is Why Humans Don't Have a Mating Season
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While some mammals mate and reproduce at a specific time of year, humans don't. Why is that? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Do People Really Lose Body Parts by Sticking Them Out of a Car Window?
Is sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car really dangerous? Learn more about traumatic injuries in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Weird, Painful Condition That Stops Dog Tails From Wagging
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What is limber tail and how does it stop dogs' tails from wagging? Learn more about this limp tail condition in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year
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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.
So What Are Men's Nipples For, Anyway?
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Why do men have nipples? Learn more about the reasons men have nipples in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Hot Food Always Seems So Much More Satisfying Than Cold Food
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When we're hungry, why do we crave hot food more than cold? Learn more about hunger and food cravings in this HowStuffWorks Now article.