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How to Become a Mortician
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Do you know how to become a mortician? Find out how to become a mortician in this article from HowStuffWorks.
La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?
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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. But is she plastic, or an embalmed corpse?
How Well Do You Remember “Black Books”?
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“Black Books” is one of the seminal comedies of the 21st century, a platform for actors and comedians who are household names today. How well do you remember it?
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
Did the Colossi of Memnon used to sing at sunrise?
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Singing monuments sounds like the premise of an enchanted Broadway musical -- or a scene straight out of "A Night at the Museum." So did the Colossi of Memnon actually sing at one time? And if so, why don't they sing anymore? Stage fright?
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
Formaldehyde Is Everywhere, But Is It Dangerous?
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It's an odorless gas that's present in a variety of home products, cosmetics, car exhaust and even humans. But is it bad for us?
What causes rigor mortis?
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The causes of rigor mortis stem from the way muscles move. Learn about the causes of rigor mortis and see how chemistry affects postmortem stiffness.
What makes graveyards scary?
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Scary graveyards like the one in the cult hit Phantasm are everywhere. Are scary graveyards so creepy to you that you suffer from coimetrophobia?
Can You Name More Than Half of the Items on This Nursing Equipment Quiz?
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Nurses need equipment to take care of us properly. And you should be able to name them. Right? Find out in this quiz!