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Why are turkeys genetically modified?
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Genetically modified or selectively bred turkeys make up the majority of the market and are bred for white meat. Learn about genetically modified turkeys.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?
Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?
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The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.
Why do I need an electrical adapter when I travel overseas?
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Although technology is helping to make the world seem a lot smaller, there are still major differences between countries. Learn about electrical standardization around the globe.
Why do old couples look alike?
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Many old couples tend to look like each other due to shared life experiences, according to a recent study. Learn more about why older couples look alike.
Why do people call things "the real McCoy"?
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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"? Learn more in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Why do pineapple enzymes tenderize steak -- and your tongue?
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Pineapple enzymes can help cooks tenderize steak by breaking down collagen. Find out why pineapple enzymes possess this culinary power?
Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
Why do some people on Ambien eat in their sleep?
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Ambien, one of the top-prescribed sleeping pills, may cause some people to eat in their sleep. See why Ambien makes some people hungry late night.
Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets flying high overhead?
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Contrails are those long white clouds that form in the wake of an airplane flying at altitude. What causes these contrails and what are they made of? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.