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10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
Skin Pigmentation
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Skin pigmentation is an interesting part of human anatomy. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about skin pigmentation.
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
Why don't pandas hibernate?
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If pandas are called bears, then do pandas hibernate like other bears? Find out whether pandas hibernate and the reason behind the answer.
Can You Identify the City From Its Major League Teams?
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Get your game face on! We've got a quiz covering some big-time cities and their major league franchises. Do you know where to put your Red Sox and your White Sox (and we don't mean laundry)? Travel North America with this team-themed trivia!
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
10 Worst Things Ever to Happen at Christmas
The Holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but sometimes it isn't. Check out some of the worst things to ever happen on Christmas at HowStuffWorks.