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How are Crayons and markers made?
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Crayola crayons have nurtured childhood creativity and remained safely edible for over 100 years. Now learn their story- how they originated in the 19th century, how they've changed, and we'll even tell you how old that familiar label is.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
Is suicide more common around holidays?
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For some, the holidays are time of good cheer. For others, they're a season of anxiety and loneliness. Does that translate to a higher suicide rate?
Why Legos Have Stood the Test of Time
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Today's Lego bricks aren't what you grew up with. HowStuffWorks looks at how the toy has changed and how it teaches kids science, math and reasoning.
How Billy the Kid Really Died
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Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened.
The Classic Disney Movie Quotes Quiz
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A dream is a wish your heart makes, so this quiz is a dream come true if you know all the lyrics to "A Whole New World" or can recite Mufasa's wise words in your sleep. Try your hand at matching quotes to the classic Disney films they come from.
The Most Popular Halloween Candy Isn't Allergy-Friendly
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Every October, kids across America fill their pillowcases and pumpkin buckets with sweets. The most popular Halloween candy isn’t always what you'd expect: Some classics dominate every year, while others quietly rise in the ranks thanks to changing tastes and regional favorites.
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
Why Do We Trick or Treat?
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Are you wondering why we trick-or-treat? Learn why we trick-or-treat and take a look at the origins of Halloween.
The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
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They lived about 30 million years apart and never set foot on the same continent. Yet Giganotosaurus carolinii is always getting compared to the world's most popular dinosaur, the beloved and well-known Tyrannosaurus rex, both vying for the position of the largest carnivorous dinosaur in history.