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Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
The Fierce Fashion History Quiz
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Dress has always been used as both a statement of belonging and individuality. But what were some of the earliest "fashions?" Journey through fashion history with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.
Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?
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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.
What is trench mouth?
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Nicknamed for soldiers at war, trench mouth continues to affect people in underdeveloped countries. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of trench mouth.
5 Water Flosser Tips
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A water flosser can do wonders for your teeth. See five water flosser tips here to get started.
How to Order Off the Menu
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Are you wondering how to order off the menu? Check out this article and learn the secrets to how to order off the menu.
Pop-Up Ads Are Annoying — But They Work
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With so many annoying types of web advertising out there, what could advertisers do better? HowStuffWorks looks at pop-up ads.
How the FBI Cracked the iPhone Case … With a Little Help From Outside
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Ultimately, the FBI didn't need Apple to crack the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. HowStuffWorks Now digs deeper.
Adult Coloring Books: Creative and Subversive?
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HowStuffWorks Now talks to the artists creating adult coloring books and wonders if the future could hold an "Anarchist Coloring Book."
Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago
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Göbekli Tepe is thought to be a possible archaeological bridge between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and stable, settled agricultural communities that built temples and produced art.