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Everyone dreams of snagging a fresh start at life. Whether you've thought of changing your dull give

The ultimatum game is an economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Check out

Humanity has adapted to life on the surface. We like sunlight and fresh air -- but do we need it to

Is sleep that important?

2008/9/9

Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being -- you just have to do it. Have you eve

The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor.

But there's no consensus among professionals about which method of death is the least desirable. A p

What are smart mobs?

2008/8/28

With the benefit of wireless technologies like cell phones and text messaging, large groups of peopl

Will robots get married?

2008/8/26

Some researchers believe that weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 205

How Blood Pressure Works

2008/8/21

High blood pressure -- or hypertension -- is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hyperte

Are humans born with survival instincts? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about hum

Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Find out

In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. Ho

The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups for

In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century wil

Fair chase is the idea that a balance should be struck between the hunter's ability to kill prey and

Why do people blush?

2008/7/24

Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which governs involuntary

How Carbon Capture Works

2008/7/22

Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere

In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible

Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, o

How Ripperology Works

2008/7/10

The unsolved murder spree of Jack the Ripper has captivated generations of amateur investigators, ea