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Widely Hated Comic Sans Might Be Lifesaver for People With Dyslexia
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Are there fonts and typefaces that help people with dyslexia read? Learn more about dyslexia and Comic Sans in this HowStuffWorks article.
Ridiculous History: The Great Stink of London
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The Great Stink of London occurred during the summer of 1858. Read more about this foul-smelling episode in Ridiculous History from HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Yakety-yak: 7 Fun Faks About Yaks
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While yaks share the bovine family tree with cows, they're a different species altogether. And, unlike cow dung, yak poop doesn't stink.
Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
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It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.
Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks
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Today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty, and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one. HowStuffWorks looks at why nonalcoholic beer is better.
The Car Cupholder Craze Is Out of Control
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Does anybody really need 19 cupholders in their car? Automakers seem to think so. HowStuffWorks looks at this new trend and tries to decipher it.
How Do Snails Get Their Shells?
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Snails can't survive without the protective shells they call home. Get the details on how they grow them at HowStuffWorks.
National Historic Vehicle Register Honors Elite Cars
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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. That includes 24 select cars. HowStuffWorks looks at why and how they're chosen.
Why Bugs Bunny Is Spectacular
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When you ask people who their favorite cartoon character is they'll often say Bugs Bunny. HowStuffWorks and the Drawn podcast explain why that's so.