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Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How Evolution Works
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Evolution is fascinating because it attempts to answer one of the most basic human questions: Where did life, and human beings, come from? The theory of evolution proposes that life and humans arose through a natural process.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
How to Be Smart: Top 5 Ways to Get Smarter
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The human brain has a great capacity to adapt, rewire and grow. How can you help your noggin reach its ultimate potential?
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
Why Cassini Crashed: Protecting Icy Moon Enceladus at All Costs
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The groundbreaking Saturn mission has come to an end, protecting Saturn's moon in its final plunge.
Scientists Working on Converting Human Waste Into Food for Astronauts
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study on how human waste can become food - particularly important for astronauts in space.
Why Does Your Body Temperature Rise When You Have a Virus Such as the Flu?
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Your body temperature rises when you have a virus, such as the flu, but why? Find out what causes a rise in your body temperature when you're sick.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
Are Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy?
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It may shock you, but there's never been a widespread study conducted on the sanitation or the necessity of the courtesy flush. Can this practice inflict grievous bodily harm on your hindquarters - and the environment? HowStuffWorks weighs in.