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How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift
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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.
Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance
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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.
Delightful Daffodils Are Super Easy to Grow. Here's How
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Requiring little care and upkeep, daffodils are bright, showy perennials that symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.
How Chopsticks Became the Staple Utensil of Asia
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Chopsticks have been in use since 1200 B.C.E. And today 20 percent of the world's population use the utensil. HowStuffWorks looks at its history.
Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia
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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?