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The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body...
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Are there real-life fight clubs?
The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups...
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Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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Are Dogs a Shark's Favorite Meal?
In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it...
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Swear words are usually considered workplace taboos -- yet the debate continues over whether...
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Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?
During times of emergency, people have been known to preform feats of great strength. Learn more...
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Could the routine use of antibacterial soap increase the presence of drug-resistant bacteria in...
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Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?
Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of...
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How Evolution in Isolation Works
How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about...
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Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad?
Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad? Chuck recounts his first-hand experience, and...
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The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing...
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Can I feel pregnant when my wife is?
Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn...
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Are Nazi War Criminals Still At Large?
After the close of World War II, Nazi war criminals fled Europe and attempted to hide under...
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Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn...
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In U.S. politics, a lame duck is a president who will not be re-elected because he or she has...
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