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4 Mad Royals in History
Absolute power and mental illness make a strikingly bad combination. Learn about four monarchs who went insane.
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What the Stuff?!: 5 Things You Should Know about Supervolcanoes
Supervolcanoes are a fact of nature here on earth, and these are 5 things you should really know about the planetary superweapons living under our feet.
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Before science brought us to this point, even some our most brilliant thinkers had some REALLY weird ideas...
What the Stuff?!: 4 Discoveries Made by the Large Hadron Collider (So Far)
Could the LHC really disprove the standard model of physics? What has it taught us about the Big Bang, quarks, and the multiverse theory?
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What the Stuff?!: 4 Unidentified Sounds
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What the Stuff?!: 3 Gluten Myths
Gluten is naturally found in wheat, barley and rye, and humans have been eating it for about 10,000 years, maybe longer. Nevertheless, in recent years gluten has become the latest nutritional boogeyman. Here are 3 myths about gluten.
What the Stuff?! : 5 Incredible Holes
Holes come in many different shapes and sizes. Learn more about holes and some of the most incredible ones in this video from HowStuffWorks.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Threats You Should Never Try to Outrun
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What the Stuff?!: 5 Gross Things That Happen When You Die
Whether you’re afraid of death or not, one thing every person should know is that the process of dying is physically disgusting. You can turn back now... or learn the stuff your mortician doesn’t want you to know.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Ways to Spot a Fake News Story
It has become more difficult to spot a fake news story in today's digital age. But don't worry, Josh has a few tips for you!
What the Stuff?!: 4 Ways TV Changes How We Talk
It's no secret that TV has had a great influence on popular culture. Here are 4 ways it has influenced the way people talk.
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What the Stuff?!: 5 Infectious Facts About Leprosy
Leprosy is a serious health concern in a few populations around the world, but it’s actually very treatable these days, especially if it’s caught early, and it has a low transmission rate. But the true facts about leprosy are still fascinating.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Crazy Daredevils
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What the Stuff?!: 5 Gay Parenting Myths
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What the Stuff?!: 7 Obscene Hand Gestures from Around the World
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What the Stuff?!: 4 Ways to Spot a Fake News Story
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What the Stuff?!: 4 Misconceptions About the Flu
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