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10 Common Hospital-acquired Infections
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Hospital-acquired infections occur because a hospital puts many people with infections in one place. Learn more about hospital-acquired infections.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
What causes 'old person' smell?
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We may not know how to describe it very well, but we all recognize 'old person' smell. Learn what causes 'old person' smell at HowStuffWorks.
Why Does Coffee Make Your Breath So Bad?
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Why does coffee make your breath so bad? Since giving up this daily indulgence is out of the question, learn how to lessen the odor at HowStuffWorks.
Do ears really grow your entire life?
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Humans essentially stop growing after puberty, but do their ears keep right on growing? Find out whether ear growth never stops at HowStuffWorks.
Why do we love cute things?
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Humans go crazy for cuteness, whether its babies, kittens or ... cars. Find out why humans go crazy for cute things at HowStuffWorks.
How Does Alcohol Make You Drunk?
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The first drink can relax you, the fifth can be dangerous. How does alcohol make you drunk? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Is beer really good for your hair?
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Should you open a brewski instead of a conditioner? Learn whether beer is really good for your hair at HowStuffWorks.
Why do some people get flushed when they drink?
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It can be embarrassing, but it also may be a survival skill. Why do some people get flushed when they drink? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Are humans built to drink milk as adults?
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Are humans built to drink milk as adults? Find out why most adults around the world can't drink milk at HowStuffWorks.