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Are Snakes With Legs a Real Thing?

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Have you ever wondered if snakes used to have legs? Believe it or not, snakes didn’t always slither on the ground like they do today. In fact, once upon a time, snakes with legs really did roam Earth, and scientists have found some pretty incredible clues to prove it.

The Ultimate Boy Scouts Quiz

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In an era when parents are desperate to find safe and nurturing activities for their kids, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America are really thriving. With wholesome activities such as hiking and camping, and an emphasis on honesty and community service, scouting provides an excellent model for a healthy childhood. This quintessentially American fraternity, however, wasn't actually developed in the U.S. Take this quiz to learn more about the Boy Scouts.

How to Remove Oil Stains From Clothes: A Simple Method

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Oil stains on clothes can be frustrating, especially when they seem impossible to remove.

Why Is Ayn Rand Still So Popular Today?

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Part-Time Genius podcast examines why Ayn Rand is still such a political rock star.

Endoplasmic Reticulum: Rough ER vs. Smooth ER

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The part of your cells that helps you recover from a hangover is shaped like a maze of tubes and is made of two parts - the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Why Did the Harts Deliberately Drive Their Family Over a Cliff?

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Broken Harts is a new serial podcast that delves into the tragic deaths of the Hart family. HowStuffWorks finds out more.

Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies

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Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.

This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years

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Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?

Millennials Are Making Birthday Cards a Thing Again

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HowStuffWorks looks at the greeting card industry and why millennials like to give and receive birthday cards.

What's the world's longest-running circus?

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Which is the world's longest-running circus? It depends on who you ask. Find out the longest-running one at HowStuffWorks.

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