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Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.

Centrioles: You Can't Divide Cells Without Them

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Centrioles are spindles that create the pathways for chromosomes to follow during cell division.

The McRib Is Back at McDonald's for the 'Last' Time

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Say it ain't so. The cult-favorite McRib is back for the last time. Or this is just more of the "McPlan" that's worked so well for decades?

The Lowdown on High Heels: Men Wore Them First

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High heels were originally worn by men. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the history of the high-heeled shoe.

Why Severe Allergies Can Suddenly Pop Up in Adulthood

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Sometimes adults suddenly have a severe reaction to something they weren't allergic to before. Learn why adult-onset allergies can crop up so quickly.

Do animals laugh?

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Do animals laugh? Researchers have investigated whether animals are capable of making a unique sound in response to joy.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories

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Is the world run by the Illuminati or just some reptilian overlords? Test your knowledge of conspiracy theories with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La

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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.

What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?

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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.

Why are visits to the emergency room so expensive?

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Most ER bills are unbelievably expensive. Why is that? Find out why emergency room visits are so expensive at HowStuffWorks.

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