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Dec 28, 2015 12:30 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Research Suggests E-Cig Flavorings May Lead to Irreversible 'Popcorn Lung' Vaping with chemical flavors may expose users to diacetyl, a potentially dangerous chemical that can seriously damage the lungs.       Is Being 'Civilized' Ruining Your Back? Some say indigenous people don't have backache the way those in industrialized societies do because of the way they carry themselves. But is that true?       Ridiculous History: The Use of Animals in Espionage A spying dolphin or a subversive squirrel may seem like far-fetched fiction, but animals have been employed by military forces for years.       'Tis the Neuron: New Study Isolates the Brain's Christmas Network Are those visions of sugarplums? Eh, maybe they're just neurons firing. Either way, researchers in Copenhagen looked into the workings of Christmas spirit in the brain.       Though Few Admit It, National Fruitcake Day May Be a Fave Fake Holiday The lowly fruitcake, dense and full of nuts and candied fruit, has marked its time as a culinary scapegoat. Now it has a day to call its own.       Swedish Scientists Create Color-Changing, Electro-Rose Cyberplants Does this new development mean we're well on our way to creating organic electronics? Perhaps every rose has its ... electro-cyborg tech.       Shakira's Moves, David Bowie's Haircut Inspire Insect Names Publicity ploy or not, many surprising folks have insects named after them.       13 Super Fun Facts and Quotes From Our Instagram Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, "No one is dumb who is curious." Curious to see what else you'll find besides that great quote on HowStuffWorks' Instagram account?       Spacesuit Punctured? No Problem. NASA's Working on Self-Repairing Suits Whether caused by debris, dust or tiny asteroids, holes in spacesuits present life-threatening challenges to astronauts. This new technology could provide the solution.       Why Women Love Gay BFFs The special connection shared between hetero women and gay men is the stuff of friendship legend. But what's the actual reason that these BFFs are so good together?     Copyright © 2015 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list