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Is your computer built to break?
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New gadgets hit the market every day, but are they actually designed to be replaced so fast? Visit HowStuffWorks to get the answer.
What is cost basis?
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The cost basis is the amount you have invested in a particular stock or other asset. Learn more about cost basis and how it factors into taxes.
Tax Notice vs. IRS Audit
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That IRS letter in your mail box may not be so bad. Find out about the differences between an IRS notice and an audit. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Did one of the first film audiences panic over footage of a train?
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Did people run for their lives at showings of the Lumieres' 1895 film 'Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station'? Head to HowStuffWorks to find out.
Why did circuses have freak shows?
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a circus with a freak show nowadays. Find out why circuses had freak shows at HowStuffWorks.
Can seatbelts kill you?
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Seatbelts are a way of life for most of us, but some think it's safer to go without them. Find out if seatbelts kill at HowStuffWorks.
There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene
The typical manger scene features Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and an assortment of animals. But in Catalonia, Spain, there is one more character: a figure with his pants down, taking a poop. But why?
How old is the electric car?
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Electric cars aren't so new today. Turns out they have been around since before the Model T. Find out how old electric cars are at HowStuffWorks.
How Psychologically Mature Are You?
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Maturity is thrown in the faces of kids all the time. Being called immature is such a dig, while being praised for "maturity beyond your years" is something to really work toward. But have you ever thought about what actually makes you mature or immature? Psychologically, there's a lot of information out there. But fear not! Take this quiz and we'll tell you how mature you are.
Which Famous Boxer Are You?
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The sport of boxing has been around since the days of Alexander. It is a sport where people who really quite like each other can beat each other bloody, and where long running feuds between hated rivals can end in a violent confrontation. Boxing has produced some fascinating figures, but which one are you?