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July 4 1776: American Independence Day

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Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence every year on July 4 with picnics and fireworks. Learn the story behind Independence Day in the United States and how its traditions came about.

Sitting Is Not the New Smoking. Not By a Long Shot

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HowStuffWorks looks at a report debunking the claim that excessive sitting is just as bad for you as smoking.

What Is a Hard Drive and How Does It Work?

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Nearly every desktop computer requires a hard drive for data storage, but what is a hard drive, exactly? Your hard disk drive holds all of the information available on your computer. Take a look inside this incredibly precise storage mechanism!

How Charitable Tax Deductions Work

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You get two things when you donate to a charity: a feel-good moment and a tax deduction. Learn more about charitable tax deductions at HowStuffWorks.

What's a Mezuzah and What's Inside the Case?

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Many Jewish people will affix a mezuzah, a decorative case, to the doorframe of their houses. What's the significance of this?

The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?

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Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.

The phrase “369 Method” at or near the beginning

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Choose a specific goal or desire. Clearly define what you want to manifest and turn it into a positive, present-tense affirmation-such as “I am confident and successful”

Can You Finish These English Proverbs?

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Proverbs tend to be short, catchy sayings that hold within them some small nugget of truth or wisdom. Test your knowledge of these often cliched, though sometimes useful, phrases!

11 Basic Math Symbols and How to Use Them

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Math is a language of symbols and equations and knowing the basic signposts is the first step in solving mathematical problems.

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