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How Crosley Cars Work
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Crosley cars -- small, bare-bones, and inexpensive -- were unique to the 1930s car market. Learn about the origins of Crosley cars in this article.
What was the first portable computer?
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Back in the '70s, 'portable computer' had a very different meaning. Find out what was the first portable computer and the history behind it.
What Does 'Androgyny' Mean Today?
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It's one of those words that might remind you of certain gender-bending musicians from the '80s, but what does it mean today?
What Is the Smallest State in the USA? Looking at Area and Population
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The smallest state in the U.S.A. isn't the same as the state with the lowest population. In fact, the five smallest by each measure are completely different.
Why Ransomware Is the Perfect Hack
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Thousands of ransomware attacks happen every single day in the U.S. Learn more about the malware that could hold your data hostage.
How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own
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The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.
Pilates 101
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Pilates is a fitness system that was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Learn more about Pilates and find out why Pilates is so successful.
How the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit Worked
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In 2008, the U.S. government introduced a new program for first-time homebuyers and sellers. Learn just how helpful it was at HowStuffWorks.
Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects
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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Does Termite Damage Look Like?
Termites cause $5 billion worth of damage in the U.S. every year. For a bug that's about the size of an ant, that's a lot of destruction.