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10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs
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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
10 Tips for Surviving Communal Bathrooms
It's a jungle in there. Especially when sharing a bathroom with a bunch of people. Follow these basic etiquette and personal hygiene tips and you just might live to tell the tale of your shared bathroom experience.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
How Vocal Fry Works
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Does vocal fry signal the most annoying end of times? Or is it just part of a natural language progression? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.
Ultimate "Star Wars" Quiz
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Perhaps THESE are the droids you're looking for? Take this 40-question "Star Wars" quiz and test your knowledge on everything from "A New Hope" to "The Force Awakens."
Yee Haw! How Well Do You Remember "The Dukes of Hazzard"
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When practically every commercial break begins with a cool car logging some serious air time, how can you not tune in to see how the Duke boys will get out of trouble this time around? Take our quiz to test your "Dukes of Hazzard" IQ.
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
How Campaign Finance Works
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Campaign finance is big business and may cost you a presidency. Learn about campaign finance history, contributions, spending and reform strategies.