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Are Bug Zappers Bad News?
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Not only do bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, they also can serve you up a side of bacteria with your burger.
The Geoduck Is The World's Most NSFW Mollusk
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Geoducks are the largest saltwater clams on the planet. Some can live as long as 100 years. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these unique mollusks.
Do tornadoes really avoid cities?
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Are you safer from tornadoes if you live in a city? Would Dorothy have ended up in Oz if she lived in New York rather than Kansas? Let's separate fact from fiction.
Can an emergency room refuse to treat you?
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Can the ER refuse to treat you if don't have any money? Find out if the emergency room can refuse to treat you at HowStuffWorks.
Do police really have speeding ticket quotas?
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It seems that the police have speeding ticket quotas when you're the one getting pulled over. Find out if speeding ticket quotas actually exist.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
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Learn if loud pipes really save lives at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess How Tall You Are?
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From washing dishes to sitting in a waiting room, height affects an incredible amount of our daily lives. Answer some questions about how you live your life, and we'll use that information to calculate your height. Play on to find out how accurate we are!
Are You More Book Smart or Street Smart?
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Show off how smart you are with this savvy quiz, where we will determine if you absorb information through books or from other people. No need to bring a pencil, calculator or paper either, because all you'll need is your clever mind!
Which Animal Do You Resemble, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality?
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Did you know that animals have personalities, too? Now that you're in the know, it's essential to find out how your Myers-Briggs type causes you to resemble one of nature's finest beasts. Are you as perceptive as an owl or as extroverted as a Labrador? Let's find out!
Remember Pay Phones? Philly's Bringing Them Back for Free
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Since the advent of the cell phone, public pay phones have disappeared, but a new initiative to help the phoneless may just be bringing them back.