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How Sand Dunes Work
Did you know that sand dunes can sing? And their artistic curves certainly make for a gorgeous photograph. In fact, you might call the sand dune the diva of the desert.
Why do rhinos charge anything unfamiliar?
Those of us who wear glasses will just stew in our own astigmatic juices if we're called "four eyes." Nearsighted rhinos, however, use their pointy horns for payback.
Why do songs get stuck in my head?
It starts so innocently: You hum how you want your baby back baby back baby back ribs. Only eight hours later, it's not so fun anymore. Why do certain tunes just get stuck in your brain?
Can you use a cell phone as a credit card?
Is it true? Can your cell phone act as a credit card? Nokia revealed the first fully integrated mobile-payment cell phone, aka an NFC phone, in 2007. What kind of technology does it use, and how does it work?
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How Gender Reassignment Works
Some people feel that their bodies and minds don't quite match up. Gender reassignment helps transsexuals reconcile their physical gender to their mental gender. But how are such surgeries possible?
How Camping Works
Your home is cozy -- and temperature-controlled. But there's nothing quite like sleeping under a starry sky with the smell of clean air and a warm, open fire. Let's go camping.
Top 5 Things Your Nails Say About Your Health
Whether trimmed or long, polished or plain, the condition of your nails says a lot about the state of your health. What health warning signs are literally at your fingertips?
Top 10 Worst Case Scenario Medical Conditions
If you're the lone survivor of a plane crash on a deserted island or if your car breaks down on the way to grandma's, what scary medical conditions could come your way?
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HowStuffWorks TV
You read that right: HowStuffWorks has hit prime time TV. Tune in to the show on Discovery Channel Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST/PST. Can't wait? Check out this week's topic: Why are turkeys genetically modified?
Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy?
It's Thanksgiving Day and your waistband is groaning. You're heavy-lidded as you lift one more forkful of pumpkin pie to your mouth. Some say that tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is the reason you want a nap after Thanksgiving dinner.
How Thanksgiving Works
Some see Thanksgiving as an example of the possibility of great respect and cooperation between two different cultures. Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey.
How Timber Works
Log cabins may be a historical footnote and fossil fuels may reign supreme, but forests remain critical natural resources. What does the future hold for Paul Bunyan's favorite industry?
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