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The Lowdown on High Heels: Men Wore Them First
High heels were originally worn by men. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the history of the high-heeled shoe.
Why Is the Krebs Cycle Essential for Life as We Know It?
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The main function of the Krebs cycle is to produce energy, stored and transported as ATP or GTP, to keep the human body up and running.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
Snakes Can Hear You Scream, New Study Says
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A new study dispels the myth that snakes are deaf to airborne sounds and reveals that different species react differently to the sounds they hear.
Florida Shark Attacks: Where Bright Colors and Bait Collide
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When you think of Florida, you probably imagine sandy beaches, warm surf and maybe a dolphin or two gliding by. Or, you might be thinking about Florida shark attacks — which, while rare, tend to feed a few headlines every year.
10 Essential Anime Characters Every Fan Should Know
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Some anime characters are so iconic, they transcend the screen and become part of pop culture history. From gravity-defying battles to tearjerking personal journeys, anime has delivered heroes and villains who live in fans' heads for decades.
12 Nocturnal Animals: List of Creatures That Thrive at Night
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When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.
4 Types of Hair (Plus Thick vs. Thin Hair, Porosity and More)
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Hair is one of the most expressive parts of our bodies. It's a living record of our genetics, our environment and even what we had for lunch (hello, greasy roots). With all the diversity in the world, how do we begin to categorize the many types of hair out there?
Can Cats Eat Corn? Let's Talk About Obligate Carnivores
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If you've ever caught your feline friend curiously sniffing around your popcorn bowl or pawing at a cob of corn, you might wonder: Can cats eat corn?
10 Best Witch Movies Spanning Just About Every Genre
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Witches have stalked through folklore and fairytales for centuries. They hex, they fly, and sometimes they bake kids into pies.