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How Dogs Work
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Dogs are actually all one species despite the wide variety of shapes and sizes that make up the family canidae. Learn how dogs evolved from wolves.
How Antiques Work
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Antiques are defined by being at least 100 years old, but there are many more things to look at. Find out what to look for in antiques.
Kwanzaa Crafts
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Making holiday crafts for Kwanzaa is lots of fun for kids of all ages -- and their parents too. Find lots of activities and inspiration.
10 Surprising Bankrupt Athletes
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Even pro athletes who live relatively modestly can still have money troubles. Here are 10 surprising bankrupt athletes from HowStuffWorks.
What Is Tai Chi?
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Tai chi is a form of soft self-defense that applies the principles of Taoism. Learn more about tai chi and how it can improve your heath.
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
A Guide to Botanicals for Seniors
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Botanicals have been receiving a lot of press lately, but they can be dangerous. Learn about the safety of botanicals for seniors.
How Skyscrapers Work
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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
The Milky Way: Understanding Our Place in the Galaxy
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A look at the night sky at any time of year will reveal a faint band of light stretching across the sky -- our solar system's home, the Milky Way. How much do we really know about it?