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How Sarah Palin Works
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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
Unsightly But Sweet, Mr. Happy Face Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
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Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
How Burlesque Works
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A true burlesque performance doesn't have to depend on taking off clothes. It's about telling a story. Find out how burlesque works at HowStuffWorks.
10 Cooking Shows That Changed the Way We Eat
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Cooking shows have done more than just entertain us. They have also changed our interaction with food. See 10 cooking shows that changed the way we eat.
What if an astronaut went on a space walk without wearing a space suit?
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Because an Earth-like environment is created within a spacesuit, it allows you to walk around in space in relative safety. But outer space is an extremely hostile place and could kill you if you aren't protected.
Did Paul Revere Really Yell 'The British Are Coming'?
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Paul Revere has been a lauded figured in American History, but how much of his story is true? Learn more about Paul Revere at HowStuffWorks.
Do vegetarians have smellier sweat than omnivores?
Some people think of vegetarians as 'stinky.' Find out if vegetarians have smellier sweat than omnivores at HowStuffWorks.