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How OCD Works

2008/12/2

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compuls

How Thanksgiving Works

2008/11/27

Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday in America -- there's no religious connotation, and the only trad

Albert Einstein is one of the world's most recognizable geniuses. But was his brain any different fr

Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is

How Eco-anxiety Works

2008/11/18

Eco-anxiety -- a chronic fear of environmental doom -- is a recent, specialized type of anxiety diso

For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice

As more and more time passes, the Freedom of Information Act provides increasingly disturbing storie

The 2008 US financial crisis has been blamed on the excessive use of mortgage-backed securities. But

How Prayer Healing Works

2008/10/30

Studies have shown that prayer has a positive effect on individuals, but can your prayer heal someon

Prices in a free market are determined by the law of supply and demand, yet the US government has re

Due to the region's elevation, the average traveler to Tibet often experiences altitude sickness --

How the Bailout Works

2008/10/21

The economy imploded as US banks reaped the consequences of subprime mortgage trades. Controversiall

If you're tired of paying utility bills or relying on fossil fuels, it might be time to consider liv

Will we soon be extinct?

2008/10/14

Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks pod

How Cannibalism Works

2008/10/9

Cannibalism is one of humanity's near-universal taboos, but it has been practiced in widely varying

How Entomophagy Works

2008/10/7

Entomophagy -- the practice of eating insects -- is common outside of Europe and North America. Desp

In China's Guangdong province, twelve volunteers have been trained to detect harmful pollution by us

How Delta Force Works

2008/9/30

With the world's best weaponry, a shadowy legal status, and almost no oversight, Delta Force is the

How Graceland Works

2008/9/25

Graceland attracts millions of visitors every year. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn mo

Everyone knows it's tough to quit smoking -- but did you know quitting can be contagious? Check out