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Will putting people's hands in warm water really make them wet the bed?
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?
What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?
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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.
10 of the World's Most Groundbreaking Futurists
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These futurists have amazing minds and some amazing predictions. See 10 of the world's most groundbreaking futurists here.
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
10 Easy DIY Backyard Games
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Casual outdoor games are perfect for spending time with friends and family. Check out 10 DIY games that are easy to set up in your backyard.
How Horoscopes Work
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Astrology holds that the relative positions of stars and planets have influence over the lives of human beings. Believers call it a science, while non-believers call it nonsense. Learn the basics of astrology.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.