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What Makes a Scent Soothing?
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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Tacos
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HowStuffWorks takes a bite into the history and trivia of tacos.
The FDA and America's Frightening Food System
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The FDA is supposed to ensure the food we eat are safe. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether the foods we eat are actually safe.
Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles?
Tourists may not be the only ones to enjoy the beauty of the famous palace.
Alex Jones and InfoWars: Fact or Tinfoil Fiction?
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InfoWars publisher Alex Jones regularly espouses conspiratorial stories. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether they are fact or fiction.
Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria
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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.
Can amateur astronomers spot exoplanets?
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It's not just NASA pros staring into the night sky. Lots of skilled amateurs are out there pointing their telescopes into the great beyond. But can the average space enthusiast actually make a critical discovery?
What is star jelly?
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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.
What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
Why Is Opening an Umbrella Inside Bad Luck?
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Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.