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How Marijuana Works
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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?
1950-1959 Cadillac
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The 1950-1959 Cadillac models expressed America's postwar prosperity and ambition. Learn about the Cadillacs of the '50s.
The Ultimate Grateful Dead Quiz
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They left a patchouli-scented wake across the world. How much do you know about the Grateful Dead?
What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?
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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?
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.
If the Idea of a Phone Call Triggers Serious Anxiety, You're Not Alone
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Is telephobia a real disorder? Learn more about social anxiety and telephones in this HowStuffWorks article.
10 Strange Structural Engineering Marvels
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Some architects and engineers go big. Others get fancy. And yet others aim squarely for the completely bizarre. These imagination-bending, gravity-defying products may induce more than a few OMGs.
How does buying a hybrid car affect your insurance rate?
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How does buying a hybrid car affect your insurance rate? Learn whether or not a hybrid car will lower or raise your auto insurance.
15 Least Racist Countries: A Complicated List
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Racism isn't always loud. Sometimes it's in the job you don't get, the glance you receive at the store, or the place you're told you "shouldn't go." Figuring out the least racist countries is complex, but research, surveys, and policy data can point us in the right direction.
How Digital Rights Management Works
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DRM is a method of controlling access to copyrighted material. Find out how the technology behind DRM works and learn about the digital rights management controversy.