Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Dec 19, 2016 04:37 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex Most mammals have a penis bone called a baculum, but humans don't. A new study sheds light on the history of the baculum, and why ours is missing.       Other Pieces of Pop Culture That Will Expand How You See 'Rogue One' You can walk into "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" with no prior knowledge of "Star Wars," but these movies, TV shows and novels will enhance your experience.       U.S. Gets a C- on Ocean Health What's behind the mediocre grade, and who gave it?       Was 2016 a Replay of 1968? 1968 is remembered in the U.S. for two assassinations, civil unrest and an unconventional presidential election. What lessons are there for us in 2016?       Supersonic Travel Could Be Coming Back And it could be even faster and quieter than all you jet-setters are used to.       Who Are the Real Caesar, Melba and General Tso? Cooking up a new dish is in some ways like being a parent. For one, you get to name the new concoction. Here are the inspirations behind some culinary favorites.       Monkeys Have the Anatomy for 'Human' Speech, But Not the Brains Turns out the reboot of 'Planet of the Apes' got one thing right — it's the brains monkeys lack, not the anatomy.       Why Is It So Hard to Give a Great Gift? Pro tip: Don't give people presents they wouldn't actually use.       Spicy Vest Full of Chili Powder Protects Dogs From Wolf Attacks One Finnish town is trying out an unconventional method for protecting their pets from protected wolves.     Copyright © 2016 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

New Ancient Greek Discoveries Reveal a Surprisingly Important City - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Dec 15, 2016 05:06 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   New Ancient Greek Discoveries Reveal a Surprisingly Important City New discoveries at ruins near the central Greek town of Vlochós suggest the area was more important in ancient times than previously thought.       5 Awesome Behind-the-scenes Facts About 'Rogue One' Get the scoop on the new "Star Wars" movie, straight from the cast and crew.       Clothing Industry's Narrow Focus Sidelines People With Disabilities A new survey says many disabled people don't attend events because they can't find appropriate clothing. But some companies are working to change that.       Your Feet Can Taste Garlic After you try this pungent party trick, you'll never doubt the power of garlic.       5 Things You Didn't Know About 'London Calling' When the Clash started working on their third album, they had no idea it would be so influential.       Here's What Happens in the U.S. President's Daily Brief The intelligence community has been keeping the U.S. president up to date on world events since 1946 with the President's Daily Brief. Why would a president skip it?       If You Can Smell Asparagus in Urine, Thank Your Genetics Is it better to be grossed out by the smell of your asparagus pee, or not to be able to smell it all? A new study explains why some of us can detect this unique odor.       Touring the False Facades of New York City They blend right into their neighborhoods, but hidden inside are systems integral to maintaining a city.       Tardigrade Mating Finally Caught on Camera, Is Suitably Weird The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.       Stephen Hawking Plans to Send Tiny Nanocraft to Alpha Centauri Hawking is working with NASA and a few high rollers to send a tiny, unmanned spacecraft to our closest star system.       Why Are Cats So Obsessed With Laser Pointers? Cats love to chase the little red dot of light, but why? Can't they tell it's not prey? And is it making them crazy, as some vets fear?       Is It Time for Our Understanding of Evolution to Evolve? A group of researchers is pressing to rethink Modern Synthesis, a version of evolutionary theory we've used since the 1940s to explain how species change and adapt.       'Sea Bees', Please! Tiny Crustaceans Help Pollinate Underwater Scientists have discovered for the first time that animals pollinate flowers in the ocean.       Hear and Now: Santa-sanctioned Surveillance Plus, we tell U.S. listeners the best way to get the attention of their local congressperson, and we give you the scoop on the NASA poop challenge.     Copyright © 2016 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