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Are Wolverines Dangerous?
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Wolverines are the ultimate cold weather survivors - cagey and smart. HowStuffWorks gets to know these berserker weasels of the north.
Can You Hotwire a Late-model Car?
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Is hotwiring a car as easy as it looks in those heist flicks? Yes and no. HowStuffWorks explains.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
What If the Amazon Rainforest Is Completely Destroyed?
Climate change and industrial activity are wiping out large sections of the world's largest rainforest.
Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?
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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.
Is fast food addictive?
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Is fast food addictive? What's the science behind those cravings? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
The Firearm Safety Quiz
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Getting flippant with guns can cost you dearly. How much do you know about firearm safety? Take this quiz to find out.
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
Who Invented the Assembly Line?
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The assembly line didn't kick off with Henry Ford and the Model T, but Ford played a big role in changing the landscape of manufacturing forever.
Unveiling the Ingenious Invention: The Electric Pen
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The Revolutionary Writing Tool That Made Duplication Easy - Electric Pen. Learn about the history, design, and benefits of this iconic pen.