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How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
Pop Smoke and Lay Chilly!: Vietnam War Slang Quiz
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The Vietnam War was a disjointed, diplomatic mess. It also introduced some funky, twisted new words and phrases into the lives of military personnel. How much do you know about Vietnam War lingo?
Can You Match the Vaccine to the Disease?
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Polio? Smallpox? Rubella? No one wants to deal with those diseases, and thanks to vaccines, few people ever have to anymore. There are hundreds of vaccines available, but how many do you know? Innoculate yourself with this quiz and see!
Can I get AIDS from a mosquito bite?
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Can I get AIDS from a mosquito bite?
What If There Were No Such Thing As Illness?
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It's a crazy thought, but what if cancer didn't exist? And malaria, schizophrenia and every other illness that disrupts our normal functioning? Come along as we investigate what such a world might look like.
Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit
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HowStuffWorks tells the tragic story of August Engelhardt who was nuts for coconuts. He founded a cult based on the fruit and worshipping the sun.
Can Viruses Make You Smell More Attractive to Mosquitoes?
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Viruses can alter a person's body odor to make it more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites, which, in turn, allow a virus to spread.
15 Most Common Causes of Death in the World
You just never know how you're gonna go, but this list might help narrow it down. Learn about the 15 most common causes of death in the world.
Mosquitoes Like You Best. Why Is That?
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Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to have it in for you specifically? HowStuffWorks Now investigates with help from BrainStuff.