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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?
Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in the World
For most of us, hardwood floors and stainless-steel appliances seem like nice upgrades. But the world's most expensive houses feature heated driveways, private gyms and movie theaters. Are you jealous yet?
Can brain damage lead to extraordinary art?
You might classify yourself as right-brained or left-brained, depending on whether you tend toward logic or creativity. But what if a brain tumor changed it all, and one day you left your medical studies and devoted your days to art?
Inside 'Twilight'
They're sexy, dangerous and immortal. It's no wonder vampires have always held a fascination for mere humans. And the current vamp-related pop culture phenomenon is "Twilight," the story of a teenage girl and her vampire love.
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How Agent Orange Worked
The Vietnam War occurred decades ago, but one of its legacies lingers in the soil of the Vietnamese countryside and in the U.S. court system. How did this infamous defoliant do so much damage?
Can a sewing machine stitch together DNA?
You might think of a sewing machine as that dusty thing that your mom would pull out to help you make a homemade Halloween costume. That's not quite the same device that has scientists so excited.
Is cyberwar coming?
Hackers can disable digital infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Is it only a matter of time before countries attack one another's computers? Or have they already started?
How McDonald's Works
No matter what critics say about McDonald's, some people are loyal fans. You count on that old, familiar taste at a price that's easy on the wallet. But what's the secret to Mickey D's success?
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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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