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Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
This One Guy Is Responsible for What We Think a Pirate Sounds Like
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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, you scallywags! HowStuffWorks Now explains why we all sound like Robert Newton on this most historic day.
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
'The Walking Dead' Creator Comments On Rick and Carl's Ages
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One of the longest-running debates among fans of The Walking Dead has to do with Carl Grimes' age. In the comic book series, Carl is revealed to have been 7-years-old when the apocalypse began and in the TV series, he is about the same age, though maybe closer to actor Chandler Riggs' real age of [...] The post 'The Walking Dead' Creator Comments On Rick and Carl's Ages appeared first on Goliath.
How Do Television Ratings Work?
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How do television ratings work? How do they figure out how many people are watching a show?
Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream
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Blue java bananas are remarkable in that they taste like ice cream. HowStuffWorks peels into these bananas.
Nearly 1,000 U.S. Streets Named After MLK Jr. What Are They Like?
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Researchers investigated the racial makeup and economic well-being of 22,286 census blocks in the U.S. with roadways bearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name. Here's what they found.
Why DNA Evidence Can Be Unreliable
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DNA found at a crime scene doesn't automatically mean the person matching it is guilty, say researchers of new forensics guide.
Manischewitz: The Great History of the Not-so-great Wine
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This syrupy sweet wine is synonymous with Passover and other Jewish holidays. So why is it popular with so many people outside the Jewish community as well?
How Parallel Ports Work
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The parallel port is still an obsolete way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel ports operate and how they came about.