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How Tipping Works
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Tipping is a multibillion-dollar industry that varies around the globe. Learn more about how tipping works in the United States and internationally.
What's the Difference Between Sherbet and Sorbet?
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Sorbet and sherbet contain the same ingredients, but sherbet contains additional ingredients as well. Learn more about sorbet and sherbet here.
Who Wrote the Bible? 3 Theories for Biblical Authorship
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In the realm of religious literature, the Bible stands as one of the most influential in human history. Its words have shaped the beliefs and practices of millions worldwide. But amidst its teachings, a fundamental question persists: Who wrote the Bible?
Can one bad investment wipe out an entire portfolio?
Can one bad investment wipe out an entire portfolio? Find out if one bad investment can leave you penniless in this article from howstuffworks.com.
What's earwax made of?
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Humans sure make a lot of earwax, but what's it made of? Learn what's in your earwax at HowStuffWorks.
How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
Will there ever be a "happy pill"?
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What constitutes happiness? Is it the absence of pain or an abundance of pleasure? It is simply a fortunate function of the brain? If it's the latter, then we should be able to manipulate it -- perhaps in the form of a "happy pill." It may surprise you, then, to learn that we already have one.
What does alcohol proof mean?
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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.
Why do high frame rate films look different?
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Why do high frame rate movies like 'The Hobbit' look different? Learn about high frame rate films at HowStuffWorks.
Who was the Swamp Fox?
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The Swamp Fox was a South Carolina military general named Francis Marion. Learn how the Swamp Fox's guerilla war tactics earned him that nickname.