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What Do Babies See Before Birth?
Very little is currently known about what or how fetuses see. HowStuffWorks looks at a study changing that.
How Glasses Correct Colorblindness
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Colorblindness affects around 300 million people worldwide. HowStuffWorks explains what it is and how glasses can help.
'Latchkey Kids': What's Different About Leaving Children Home Alone Now Versus Then
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Today's latchkey kids are likelier to come from low-income families than high-income ones — a flip from the early 2000s.
Why Snakebite Antivenom Is So Astronomically Expensive
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In the United States, a single vial of snakebite antivenom can cost thousands of dollars. HowStuffWorks looks at the reasons behind the high price.
Your Hay Fever Could Make You Allergic to Some Fruits
It's called oral allergy syndrome, and it's caused when the immune system overreacts to allergens. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
A Human's Sense of Smell Is Actually as Good as a Dog's
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A new report says humans' sense of smell is similar to other mammals'. HowStuffWorks looks at how the myth got started that ours was worse.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Friendships Can Actually Improve Your Health. But Why's It So Hard to Make Them?
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Why is it hard to make friends as an adult? Emilie and Bridget from Stuff Mom Never Told You explore the topic of adult friendship at HowStuffWorks.
How Sigmund Freud Worked
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Why is Sigmund Freud still so important, even though most of this theories were wrong? Learn about Sigmund Freud at HowStuffWorks.
Climb Stairs Instead of Guzzling Caffeine for an Energy Boost
Take the stairs on your way to the office, and you might not need that morning cup of joe for energy. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.