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Doctors Provide Yet Another Reason to Never Hold in a Sneeze
Medical science continues to drive home the risks of holding in an explosive sneeze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Ridiculous History: Toxic German Sausages Are Responsible for Botox
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Botox has its origins in the discovery of botulism and a bad batch of German sausages. Learn more about Botox in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Some Chinese Restaurants Laced Food With Opium—What Would Happen if You Ate It?
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Could Chinese food laced with opium actually make you return to the same restaurant? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Kushti: The Traditional Mud Wrestling of India and Pakistan
What is kushti wrestling? Learn more about traditional Indian kushti mud wrestling and pehlwani in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman
The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?
What's the difference between an herb and a spice?
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Wondering what's the difference between an herb and spice? Find out and learn all about herbs and spices at HowStuffWorks.
Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History
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On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.
What on Earth Were They Talking About? A Quote Quiz
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What did Pablo Picasss dismiss as 'useless'? And what did place did Gertrude Stein disparage with 'There is no there there'?
What Is Your Soul Element?
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Everyone has a soul, and every soul has an element that keeps you connected to the universe. Which of the four elements does your soul use to make it through life? Find out!
Are You the Sun or the Moon Based on Your Personality?
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When your light shines on the world, is it blinding or is it subtle? Tell us all about your personality, and we'll let you know how you light up the sky. Are you more like the sun or the moon?