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10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank

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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.

How Boxing Works

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Boxing is one of the oldest sports that involves two people fighting with their fists. Learn about boxing and some different aspects of boxing.

10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace

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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.

July 13: Hollywood Sign Erected

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The Hollywood Sign symbolizes fame, fortune and the glamorous world of cinema and its stars. Learn about the history of the Hollywood Sign.

Monkshood

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Monkshood is an extremely poisonous plant, whose flowers resemble those of delphinium. Learn how to care for it at HowStuffWorks.

Did Sears really sell motorcycles in its catalog?

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Did Sears really sell motorcycles in its catalog? Read about the selection of motorcycles in the Sears catalog.

Sarah the Cheetah, the World's Fastest Land Animal, Has Died

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The cheetah set multiiple land-speed records over her 15 years, and was recently put down. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now video.

Dodo Birds: Maybe Not Complete Dummies After All

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The dodo bird is finally getting its reputation repaired, thanks to some new research. Learn more about the dodo at HowStuffWorks Now.

Weiberfastnacht: The Day German Women Stormed the Ramparts

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This historic holiday (held the Thursday before Ash Wednesday) celebrates the day in 1824 when women decided they simply wouldn't take it anymore.

The Benefits of Soy

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What are the benefits of soy as a part of your diet and nutrition? Learn about the benefits of soy.

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