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How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
How Digital Scales Work
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Digital scales are common measuring devices that harness several physical laws. Learn how digital scales weigh everything from peanuts to penguins.
How Feral Children Work
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For some children, being feral is a better alternative than the lives they left behind. Learn more about feral children at HowStuffWorks.
How Transdermal Implants Work
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You've heard of tattoos and tongue rings, but transdermal implants take body modification to a new level. Learn about transdermals at HowStuffWorks.
10 Superstitions About Birds
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As Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic "The Birds" taught us, it's a good idea to respect our avian friends. Before you accidentally let any bad luck take wing, peck away at these bird-related superstitions.
Beyond Halloween: 8 Other Holidays Spirits Love
Some days are just more conducive to the supernatural. Learn some of the holidays that spirits love at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess Which Countries These Breathtaking Landscapes Are From?
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Where in the world can you marvel at Earth's biggest canyon, swim in lakes the color of bubble gum, or stroll through endless stretches of red sand? Take our quiz to see if you can match these breathtaking landscapes to the correct country!
1961 Studebaker Champ
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The 1961 Studebaker Champ pickup's nose was borrowed from the Studebaker Lark compact car. See pictures and learn about the 1961 Studebaker Champ.
Is massage good for my skin?
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Is massage good for my skin? Find out if massage is good for your skin at HowStuffWorks.
What was the world's first underarm deodorant?
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What was the world's first underarm deodorant? Visit Discovery Health to learn what the world's first underarm deodorant was.