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Why are there so many great writers with epilepsy?
The writers that crafted Alice and her wonderland, Tiny Tim, and the brothers Karamazov had something in common besides extraordinary talent: epilepsy. Do seizures and novels go hand in hand?
Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Financial Stress
Money woes can take a toll on your health and relationships. But the good news is there are things you can do to lower your financial stress right now.
How Bonsai Works
Bonsai is the ancient art of discovering and honoring nature by rendering it in miniature. Unlike model trains or dollhouses, bonsai is a living landscape. It is the vision of the bonsai artist applied to a tree, shrub or plant.
Why is my car leaking brake fluid?
Have you ever had to add brake fluid to your vehicle's master cylinder? Did you ever stop to think, "Why am I adding to a system that supposedly doesn't consume the fluid I pour in?"
Writers with Epilepsy
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What are precision drivers?
What do Bo and Luke Duke have in common with James Bond? Superb driving skills. When these characters engage in a high-speed chase on the screen, who's really behind the wheel?
How the Mafia Works
Movies like "The Godfather" and "Scarface" have offered moviegoers a glimpse into the life of mobsters. But have you ever wondered what life in the mafia is really like?
How can an octopus make itself look like another animal?
Imagine that someone is pursuing you down a dark alley. Do you run? Duck behind a trash bin? The mimic octopus doesn't sweat this kind of scenario: It just shape-shifts to disguise itself.
BrainStuff Blog
Do you ponder whether we'll ever defeat aging? Or what would happen if humans changed their diets and ate like apes? The HowStuffWorks BrainStuff blog with Marshall Brain answers these questions and covers a wide range of interesting topics.
Precision Drivers
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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: How Timber Works.
How House Construction Works
Ever wonder what's involved in building a house? Or how an empty plot of land is transformed into a beautiful home? We'll tell you everything you need to know, from what holds up the walls and ceilings to what keeps the rain out.
What is Forest Stewardship Council certification?
A high demand for lumber and paper can lead to deforestation, which can deplete forests, threaten wildlife and contribute to global warming. That's where the Forest Stewardship Council certification comes in.
Can we replant the planet's rainforests?
Saving the rainforests used to be about protesting the number of trees that were cut down. But some researchers propose that reforestation could combat habitat loss and animal extinction. Can we really bring a decimated rainforest back to life?
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