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Queen Elizabeth II Bans Plastic From Royal Estates
Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II is banning many plastics. Learn more about why the Queen is banning plastics from HowStuffWorks.
10 Famous Fake Antiques and the Suckers Who Bought Them
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Even famous antiques can turn out to be fakes or forgeries. Find out about 10 examples of antiques that turned out to be fake.
10 Best Resignations of All Time
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Some people make a colorful exit, maybe incorporating a band, video or a decorated cake. Here's our list of the best resignations from HowStuffWorks.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
Is sleep that important?
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The importance of sleep is something you hear about often in health news, but is lots of sleep really necessary? Investigate the importance of sleep.
10 Terribly Bungled Crimes
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Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Learn more about ten terribly bungled crimes.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
How Famine Works
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Famine might bring to mind historical tragedies or modern media coverage of tiny children with swollen bellies. But how does the unimaginable -- a widespread loss of food -- actually happen?
10 Types of Soil and When to Use Each
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Are your lilies lackluster? Your daffodils a disaster? If you water your plants and ensure that they get enough sunlight, your garden's soil could be to blame. There's a lot more to dirt than you might think.