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When we lose weight, where does the lost weight go?
When you spy your slim self in the mirror, you probably wonder where that lost weight went. As you've exercised and dieted, your body has been rearranging tiny molecules to create a svelte you.
Top 5 Scary Technologies of 2008
Technology has changed our lives, mostly for the better. But what happens when our inventions get the better of us? The results can be devastating.
How are Fibonacci numbers expressed in nature?
Is there a magic equation to the universe? Probably not. But thanks to one man's obsession with rabbits, we have a sequence of numbers that reflects various patterns found in nature.
How LSD Works
Can you pass the acid test? That electric Kool-Aid changed the fabric of 1960s American counterculture. Find out why.
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Have people ever really eaten tapeworms for weight loss?
In recent history, rumors have circulated that if a person were to intentionally swallow a tapeworm the excess pounds would simply melt away. Could a tapeworm be the weight-loss solution that you're looking for?
How the Google-Apple Cloud Computer Will Work
Cloud computing occurs when applications and files are stored on a large, centralized supercomputer or network. It's rumored that Google and Apple are joining forces to bring a cloud computer to the masses.
10 Science Experiments That Changed the World
A.A. Michelson calculated the speed of light with two mirrors and some ingenuity. History is full of experiments that alter our understanding of the world or advance medicine. Here are 10 of our favorites.
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.
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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 Aluminum Works.
How Aluminum Works
Once considered a semiprecious metal alongside gold and silver, aluminum pretty much languished in obscurity until the 19th century. How did the metal become so ubiquitous?
What if I put aluminum foil in the microwave?
We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
Biting on aluminum foil can be painful. Why?
Biting into aluminum foil can be painful. When you bite into foil, you build a battery in your mouth. But what is it about aluminum that causes this pain?
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