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Feb 16, 2017 04:52 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Why Do Some People Hate the Sound of Chewing? Scientists Might Have the Answer New research shows that for people with misophonia, or an aversion to specific sounds, the brain is overactive in key areas.       What the Use of Emojis and Emoticons Says About Our Personalities Would it surprise you to learn that people who used emojis were considered more agreeable than those who didn't?       Drones May One Day Help Honeybees Pollinate Honeybees could get help pollinating crops in the future from an unlikely source: drones.       New Cave Discovered at Dead Sea Scrolls Site Archaeologists say that what's missing in Cave 12, the first new cave found at Qumran in 60 years, might be more important than what's inside.       Brainwaves and 'Emotional ID' Could Replace Passwords and PINs "Brainprint" technology could replace fingerprint scans, and a Romanian scientist reportedly can judge whether you're in the right emotional state to be granted access.       Survival Rate Improving for Extremely Preterm Babies New analysis also shows that preemies born between 22 and 24 weeks of pregnancy are less likely to develop health issues.       Futuristic Survival Capsule Aims to Provide Shelter During Tsunamis The spherical orange pod could be a saving grace when a storm gets too rough to escape — if you can afford it.       The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.       Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention? The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. Why haven't there been others since?       Gorgeous 'Jewelry Ice' Is Washing Up on Japanese Beaches Right Now The unique, annual sea ice phenomenon is created when pure, salt-free river water hits cold, saline seawater near the beaches of Hokkaido.       What Does It Take to Fit Into a Nation? Speak the Dominant Language, Many Say. Speaking a country's native language counts for a lot — even more than birthplace — when it comes to national identity, according to a new Pew survey.       Why Don't Any Diseases Increase Our Sex Drive? Rabies spreads by making hosts aggressive and more likely to bite. Wouldn't it make sense for a disease to up our arousal urge to get physical?     Copyright © 2017 InfoSpace Holdings 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