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Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
Gibtown: Where Circus Folk Went to Retire
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Gibsonton, Florida was the town where circus freaks and carnies created a home. HowStuffWorks visits this fascinating town.
Dogs Love Rolling in Stinky Stuff
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Dogs love rolling in stinky stuff - the smellier the better. HowStuffWorks talked to an expert to find out why.
What If Cows Didn't Exist?
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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many uses and potential dangers of sassafras.
A Calico Cat Wears a Coat of Many Colors
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Calico cats are almost all female. And they inherit their looks from their mothers. HowStuffWorks explains the genetics behind these unusual cats.
What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.
How Much Do You Know About Birds?
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A birdwatcher watches birds for the sheer pleasure of doing so. We can learn a lot from watching birds, but some of the most common birds in the world are not usually on the birdwatching radar. Let's find out how much YOU know about birds.
Can You Name These Cartoon Characters' Careers?
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Hey, even a cartoon character needs money to live, right? From high-powered executives to quarry workers, the occupations of cartoon characters are varied and sometimes surprising. Can you name them all?