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How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.
How do they predict the weekend box office before Sunday's numbers are in?
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Making sense of the guesswork that goes into accurately predicting a movie's Sunday sales before the numbers have come in requires simple math, not clairvoyance.
Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty More Than Others?
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Have you been called for jury duty four times while your friend never has? Find out if some people get summoned for jury duty more than others.
Why is a movie's first week box office so important?
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If a movie is a mega-hit on opening weekend, it's destined to be a box office superstar. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.
10 Reasons Not to Go to the ER
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Wondering if your health emergency requires an emergency room visit? See 10 reasons not to go to the ER to find out.
Did Vikings really have horns on their helmets?
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Viking helmets are often depicted as having horns protruding from either side. But did the Vikings really wear such things? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son's head?
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Is the myth about William Tell shooting an apple of his son's head true? Learn about William Tell and if he shot an apple of his son's head.
Did women really burn their bras in the '70s?
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Did angry women burn their bras in the '70s as part of the women's liberation movement? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Do Ostriches Really Bury Their Heads in the Sand?
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Ostriches are much more likely to face a problem head-on than to try to hide. Learn if ostriches really bury their heads in the sand at HowStuffWorks.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.