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What Are the Happiest Countries in the World?
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How do you measure the happiness of a country? Is it through the benefits afforded to citizens, the weather or the number of opportunities available? This is a question the World Happiness Report has tackled since 2012 to report on the happiest countries in the world.
Platypus Milk: Our Best Hope Against an Antibiotic-Resistant Future
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The platypus is an animal whose milk may have antibiotic-resistant bacteria. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this truly strange and beautiful creature.
We Need to Know Why the Female Bird Sings
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Female birds have their own song to sing. HowStuffWorks looks at the difference between male and female birdsong.
Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex
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Most mammals have a penis bone called a baculum, but humans don't. A new study sheds light on the history of the baculum, and why ours is missing.
Do You Turn the Door Key and Have to Pee? It May Be All in Your Brain
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Mind over bladder? HowStuffWorks looks at how to deal with urge incontinence.
Let Kids Lose! Scientists Say It Helps Children Learn Better Judgment
A new study explores the effects of helping kids continually win. Learn how letting kids lose can contribute to their success at HowStuffWorks Now.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
Can You Be Addicted to Endorphins?
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Roller coaster junkies rejoice: Riding these coasters could be a safe way to deal with your addiction to endorphins.
People Are Dying for the Perfect Selfie
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More than 250 people in six years have died while taking selfies. Who is taking such risks and why? HowStuffWorks looks at a new study.
Has a whale ever swallowed someone alive?
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Most whales are very different from the ones depicted in fiction. Learn if a whale has ever swallowed someone alive at HowStuffWorks.