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How Dieselpunk Works
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The dieselpunk subgenre of speculative fiction looks at a world that could have been. Learn about the dieselpunk style and where dieselpunk gets its inspiration.
98% of People Can't Ace This Human Biology Quiz. Can You?
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Did you know that your brain is more active in the evening and at night, while you're sleeping, than during the daytime? It's true -- that's when it does it most work. Let's see how much you know about basic human biology, and debunk some myths about all the things going on inside you without your knowledge right now.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
What are endorphins?
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What are endorphins? Learn about endorphins and happiness and HowStuffWorks.
Is the brain hardwired for religion?
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Is the brain hardwired for religion? Proponents of neurotheology think it may be. Learn how science is figuring out if the brain is hardwired for religion.
What Kind of Number Am I?
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Everything in the universe comes down to numbers. There's a baffling mathematical symmetry to everything no matter how disorganized and chaotic it is. Numbers lie at the center of everything! But what numbers? Take the quiz and see what ones you know!
Narwhal Echolocation Abilities Exceed Those of Any Other Animal, Study Finds
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What are the echolocation abilities of a narwhal? Learn more about a new study on narwhal echolocation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Stuntmen Work
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Stuntmen take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. Learn about stuntmen and find out how stuntmen train for their stunts.
How Nerves Work
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Nerves are what sense the world around you and pass that information along to your brain. Learn about nerves and see how the nervous system works.
How Many People Are Lifelong Virgins?
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How many people in the world never have sex? Learn more about human virginity in this HowStuffWorks article.