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How Nicotine Works
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Smoking or chewing tobacco makes many people feel good, even mildly euphoric. It's the nicotine that produces the buzz. Find out how nicotine affects the human body and what makes it so addictive.
Why are highly contagious diseases kept in labs?
Highly contagious diseases are often kept in labs, and some researchers insist it's with good reason. Find out why contagious diseases are kept in labs.
How Ebola Works
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Ebola has killed thousands in Africa since it first broke in 1975. And it's back again. HowStuffWorks looks at the virus and the science to stop it.
How Fat Cells Work
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Fat cells lie behind how you gain and lose weight. Learn about fat cells, body fat basics, how fat is stored in the body and how the body breaks down fat.
What's the age when body odor starts?
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What's the age when body odor starts? Visit Discovery Health to learn the age when body odor starts.
10 Worst Corporate Icebreakers
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Icebreakers are intended to get employees comfortable with one another. But often they make everyone uncomfortable. What are the worst corporate icebreakers?
Camera Activities for Kids
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Camera activities for kids show kids how to use special effects, chronicle their lives in photos, and more. Learn about camera activities for kids.
What Is a Vegan Diet?
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Vegans take vegetarianism to a new level by avoiding eating or wearing any animal products. Learn about vegans and find out how the vegan lifestyle works.
How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
Malaria Overview
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If you're a mother in tropical Africa, a biting mosquito is one of your worst fears, because it can transmit malaria. Learn about this serious,often fatal disease and find out why it's one of the world's most pressing public health concerns.