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What's a Yule Log?
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A yule log is burned because it is believed to bring good luck. Learn more about yule logs and why yule logs are associated with Christmas.
14 Wild Animals That Start With 'U' (Aside From the Utahraptor)
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Animal names are a simple way to categorize the diverse species of the animal kingdom. Animals that start with "U" can be some of the most fascinating in our planet's elaborate biological patchwork.
The GM Car That Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
General Motors has developed a self-driving car called the Cruise AV that has no steering wheel or pedals. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Crack Cocaine Works
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Crack cocaine, like many other illegal drugs, leads to addiction, death, increased crime rates and imprisonment. But this drug targets the inner city almost exclusively and possession or distribution of crack carries extremely harsh prison sentences.
31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry
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Gun laws in the United States vary by state, especially when it comes to open carry of firearms. In open carry states, people can carry firearms openly without special permits as long as they follow state laws. Most states allow the open carrying of long guns for self-defense in the home, target practice and lawful hunting.
How does where you live affect your auto insurance rate?
How does where you live affect your auto insurance rate? Learn about how your neighborhood can impact your car insurance.
How Much Air Pollution Comes From Cars?
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You see it every time smoke billows from your car's exhaust pipe. There's no denying that vehicles are major contributors to air pollution.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?
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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?
Coyotes: The 'Song Dogs' of North America
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The coyote inhabits most areas of North America. HowStuffWorks gets to know the 'song dog.'