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How Attila the Hun Worked
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Even 1,600 years later, we still know the name Attila the Hun. But why? Learn more about Attila the Hun from HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Healthy Picnic Foods
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These healthy picnic foods can make your outing fun and nutritional. Take a look at these 10 healthy picnic food ideas to get started.
How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
10 Things Lefties Do Better
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Although left-handed people were thought to be "sinister" or "unnatural" in previous eras, we now know that left-handedness is natural for 10 percent of the population. And it can have some advantages over right-handedness too.
How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
How ASIMO Works
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The ASIMO by Honda is the most advanced humanoid robot in the world. Learn about the Honda ASIMO and find out why the ASIMO design is ideal for helping the disabled.
How Pet Microchipping Works
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The pet microchip could save your lost pet's life. Find out how the pet microchip works and why pets receive the pet microchip.
Does gum really stay in you for seven years?
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Gum is the subject of many urban legends with the largest being that it stays in your stomach for seven years. Find out how long gum stays in your system.
A City in South Dakota Boasts a Life-size Statue of Every US President
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Why does Rapid City, South Dakota, have a statue of every American president? Learn more about presidential statues in this HowStuffWorks article.