Jumat, 28 April 2017

How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language —  Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

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Apr 27, 2017 03:11 pm
 
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This Book Was the 'WebMD' of the 18th and 19th Centuries
'Domestic Medicine' was the most popular health guide for over 100 years. Which advice still holds up today and which is plain dangerous?
 

 
 


How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language
There are two main factors that influence the development of unique accents within a language: human nature and isolation.
 

 
 


Another Strike Against the Black Jelly Bean
It turns out that eat 50 black jelly beans a day may not be what the doctor ordered.
 

 
 


'Steve' Lights Up Night Sky and Puzzles Astronomers
A beautiful ribbon of light in the nighttime sky is generating a lot of talk — and some mystery, too.
 

 
 


Death of Famously Big Rabbit Is Latest United Airlines PR Nightmare
Hare-to-the-throne Simon was rabbit royalty expected to surpass his dad Darius and brother Jeff as the world's largest rabbit. But then he mysteriously died.
 

 
 


Ancient Skeleton DNA Suggests Genetic Link to First Humans in North America
Do ancient human remains mean we've found an ancient ancestor? It's not always that simple.
 

 
 


Yoga Makes People Super Emotional. But Why?
Emotions can get the best of you when you're in corpse pose. The reason why is somewhat of a mystery, but science and yogis have some pretty good guesses.
 

 
 


5 Things to Expect if the Government Shuts Down
Congress is at odds over the federal budget, and a deadline is looming. If they can't agree, the government could shut down. We'll tell you what to expect if it does.
 

 
 


What's the Deal With Smashing the Wedding Cake?
Some couples love it, others hate it. Where did this bridal custom come from and why is it in decline?
 

 
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Kamis, 27 April 2017

Your Weekly Podcast Picks are Here!

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H.R. Giger and the Biomechanical Soul
We've all seen the surreal biomechanical art of the late H.R. Giger, but the artist's mainstream success and the undying appeal of his "Alien" sometimes prevent a full appreciation of his dark vision. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian explore the psychology and themes present in Giger's art and chat with artist E.C. Steiner on Giger's influences and more.

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How Multiple Sclerosis Works
When the immune system mistakes the tissue covering neural connections as foreign invaders, the result can devastate the body. There is hope, however, in a new radical treatment that resets the immune system.

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Abbott and Costello, Parts 1 and 2
The comedy team of Abbott and Costello created some of the most memorable sketches in history. Their perfectly balanced energy catapulted them from burlesque and vaudeville stages to radio, and eventually Hollywood.


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Much Ado About Brunch
Brunch has always been a meal of excess and leisure, and it's therefore associated with some ugly classist, racist, and sexist ideals. We break down the problematic yet delicious history of brunch.

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The TV Story Part 1
Who invented the television? Well, it's complicated. We look at the science behind TV and the first mechanical sets.

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Teen Dream
Adolescence: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.



 

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