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How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
What is the oldest cold case ever solved?
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Cold cases can be unsolved for decades. Learn about the oldest cold case ever solved at HowStuffWorks.
10 of the World's Most Groundbreaking Futurists
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These futurists have amazing minds and some amazing predictions. See 10 of the world's most groundbreaking futurists here.
Are Polar Bears Endangered?
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Polar bears and global warming are getting attention from conservationists and the general public. See why polar bears are threatened by global warming.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
How Snake Handlers Work
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Snake handlers risk their lives every time they hold a venomous snake. Learn more about snake handlers at HowStuffWorks.
Are Humans Apes? Tracing Our Evolutionary Path
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Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.
Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors
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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.
How Aquaculture Works
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Aquaculture provides food and replenishes other scarce resources. Learn how aquaculture works and how aquaculture industry supplies the goods we use.
What to Do With Old Computers: 3 Responsible Options
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After years of hard work and loyalty, some computers must finally retire. But since they can't take a pension and move to Florida, where do old computers end up?