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How to Upgrade Your Shower, James Bond Style

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Whether you call it a contrast shower, a Scottish shower or a James Bond shower, it's guaranteed to wake you up. Here's why people are trying it.

People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?

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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?

The Most Common Hair Color Isn't Blonde

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A massive crossover of cultures and ethnicities often increases genetic variability as children inherit dominant traits from their parents. Each facial feature, skin color, and trait tells a story of people's origins.

What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean?

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It's a Scottish phrase sung all over the world on New Year's Eve, but what does it really mean?

Burke and Hare: Murderers for Money and Science

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Burke and Hare were Scottish murderers who sold corpses for cash. Delve into the dark story with HowStuffWorks.

Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.

Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!

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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.

How Many Can You Get Right on This British Geography Quiz?

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If you can do more than identify where London is on a map, you're probably ahead of most people. Let's find out how you do on this British geography quiz!

The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'

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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?

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