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The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!
Who's the new richest person in the world?
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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.
Crowdfunding or Crimefunding? Fraudsters Kickstart Money Laundering Campaigns
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How do criminals use crowdfunding to launder money? Learn some of the 'scampaign' tricks at HowStuffWorks Now.
What jobs have the best and worst pay?
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What are the best- and worst-paying jobs, and how can you make more money? Test your knowledge with the Ultimate Best- and Worst-paying Jobs quiz.
What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?
Why do we have fingerprints?
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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.
How to Avoid a 'Hurricane Car'
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No one wants a car that's been badly damaged by a hurricane. HowStuffWorks and the guys from CarStuff explain how to avoid buying one accidentally.
The Ultimate Sex Quiz
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Making love. A roll in the hay. The mattress mambo. Doin' the deed. Ready to test how much you know about sex? As Marvin Gaye would say, let's get it on.
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How E-mail Scams Work
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E-mail scams are often well-disguised and can be very dangerous. Check out some examples of e-mail scams at HowStuffWorks.