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How does vitamin C benefit skin?
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Ever wonder how vitamin C benefits your skin? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the benefits of vitamin C for your skin.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
This Star Survived Being Swallowed by a Black Hole
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A new kind of survival story: Scientists discovered a star that came near a black hole and lived to tell the tale – at least temporarily.
The Tragic Life of Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man'
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Over 130 years after his passing, the story of Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man' can still teach us important lessons about acceptance and love.
Scientists Confirm Uranus Stinks
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Astronomers have discovered the chemical signature of hydrogen sulfide, a foul-smelling compound, in Uranus' clouds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Doctors Provide Yet Another Reason to Never Hold in a Sneeze
Medical science continues to drive home the risks of holding in an explosive sneeze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
Your Phone Is a Germ Factory, So Stop Taking It to the Toilet
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Your phone might look clean, but in reality, it's harboring germs, viruses and bacteria. So stop doomscrolling in the bathroom.
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
How Patriotism and American Pro Sports Became Allied
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How did the NFL, baseball, patriotism and the 'Star Spangled Banner' become so intertwined? HowStuffWorks investigates.