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How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
The Most Racist States in the U.S. Aren't Where You'd Expect
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Identifying the most racist states in the U.S. is a contentious topic, reflecting the complex interplay of historical legacies, the enduring impact of landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act, and current systemic inequalities.
10 Cheap Ways to Landscape
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There are cheap ways to landscape: You don't have to break the bank to have a colorful, lush yard. Learn cheap ways to landscape and add value to your home.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
How Spring Training Works
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Do you know how spring training works? Learn how spring training works at HowStuffWorks.
How Public Schools Work
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Public schools educate about 50 million students a year. A look at costs, challenges, magnet and charter schools and teacher quality.
How McDonald's Works
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McDonald's changed more than just what Americans like to eat. Trace the McDonald's story from its origin as a hotdog stand to the McDonald's global empire.
Will Drinking Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?
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Does coffee really stunt your growth? Get the science behind the old wives' tale and learn whether coffee can really stunt a child's growth.
How Gene Patents Work
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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.