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Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz
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One of America's national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.
How to Write a Check
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HowStuffWorks helps you figure out how to write a check.
Scorching Heat in Pakistan May Have Set a World Record
The mercury soared to over 122 degrees Fahrenheit in Nawkwabash, Pakistan. It could be the highest April temp ever recorded on the planet.
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
Why do people avoid stepping on cracks?
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Generations of pedestrians have avoided stepping on cracks to prevent their poor mothers' backs from being broken. Is there a reason for this practice?
Wool Surf Trunks and Wet Suits? You Bet!
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It's time to rethink everything you know about wearing wool. HowStuffWorks explains why wool is surging as the fiber for swimwear.
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.
Get to Know the Greek Alphabet, From Alpha to Omega
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Greek letters are used in math and science and by fraternities and sororities. What is the Greek alphabet, exactly?