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What Is Bleach? How Bleach Works

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If you open up the cupboards of most kitchens in America, you'll probably find bleach. Check out this article all about bleach.

Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth

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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.

Triceratops: Facts About the Life and Times of a Three-horned Dinosaur

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Triceratops - which literally means "three-horned face" - is one of the most spectacular and well-known of all dinosaurs. It shared the Cretaceous landscape with, and probably was preyed upon by, Tyrannosaurus rex.

How can nicotine be good for me?

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Nicotine based drugs are currently under development by pharmaceutical companies. Find out which ailments could be treated with nicotine based drugs.

How have NASA space helmets changed optics?

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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.

The Portuguese Man-of-war Is Not a Jellyfish and Packs a Nasty Sting

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Even washed up on the beach, the Portuguese man-of-war can deliver searing pain with its stinging tentacles, so whatever you do, don't touch it.

Will putting people's hands in warm water really make them wet the bed?

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Have you ever tried to make someone pee by sticking his hand in water? HowStuffWorks sees if the warm water bed-wetting trick has any truth to it.

What is tooth soap?

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Tooth soap isn't too different from the paste you're used to -- and it may even be cheaper. Learn all about tooth soap.

Boost Your Skin With Firming and Lifting Moisturizers

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Are you looking to boost your skin with firming and lifting moisturizers? Learn about boosting your skin with firming and lifting moisturizers.

Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures

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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?

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