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How Senet Works
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Senet is a board game from ancient Egypt, but it still has plenty to offer today. Learn about the history and rules of the game Senet.
Why is exercise important for heart health?
Exercise is as important for heart health as eating right and avoiding stress. Learn about aerobic exercise and why it's so important for heart health.
How much fluoride is too much?
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How much fluoride is too much? Find out why there is so much debate about this ubiquitous substance -- and how much fluoride is too much.
5 of the World's Rarest Skin Conditions
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Some of the rarest skin conditions include blue skin and scaly plates. See five of the world's rarest skin conditions.
How Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks Work
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Learn how EMPs work and how these weapons could tear apart modern technology.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
Disappearing Tattoos for the Commitment Phobes
A company called Ephemeral is trying to make tattoos for the commitment-shy a reality; they only last a year. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
7 Hybrid Animals That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
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Hybrid animals, also called crossbreeds, are the offspring of two different or closely related species. Some only exist in captivity due to habitat differences.
What Is ESP? How ESP Works
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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?
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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.