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Who Pays if You Get Smacked by a Foul Ball?
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Foul balls rocket into the stands, hitting fans on the way. Are MLB teams liable for injuries they might cause to fans? HowStuffWorks investigates.
5 Things to Know About Native American Languages Spoken in the 21st Century
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The majority of Native Americans today speak English, so how many Native American languages are still in existence and being spoken today?
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program
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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Some of the most heinous war crimes ever were committed there. Why is it still so shrouded in secrecy?
The 1980s Sitcoms Quiz
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While some shows eventually jumped the shark, it's inarguable that the 80s were filled with a gaggle of glorious sitcoms. Find out how well you know these comedies by taking this quiz!
Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
10 Sweetest Apples to Bake, Make Applesauce, or Eat Fresh
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Apples are nature's delicious and nutritious candy, with a staggering 7,500 varieties grown around the globe. Even the sweetest apples are healthy alternatives to sugary sweets - making them a great way to indulge your cravings without racking up the calories. Whether you're a fan of the crisp, refreshing crunch or more the type to bake the fruit into an apple pie, you really can't go wrong.
What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
Who Keeps the Ring if the Engagement Ends in a Breakup?
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As many as one in five engagements end before the couples ever marry. So who walks away with the engagement ring when nobody walks down the aisle?
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?