NodeJS, bypass linux hosts file

Is there a way in NodeJS to bypass linux's /etc/hosts file?

For example, if I have an entry in my hosts file like: 127.0.0.1 example.com

How would I access the 'real' example.com from NodeJS?

I don't want to temporarily modify /etc/hosts to do this, as it can bring about some problems and is not a clean solution.

Thanks in advance!

via Alan Du