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Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less
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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Hubble Hubble: Telescope Provides Stunning New Images of Two Planetary Nebulas
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Astronomers used Hubble's full range of imaging to dissect wild 'fireworks' happening in two nearby young planetary nebulas.
Electronegativity Is Like an Atomic Tug-of-War
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Electrons are attracted to some atoms more than others. If two atoms are of equal strength, the electrons will be equally shared. If one atom is stronger, the electrons will be pulled in that atom's direction.
Famous Mothers Quiz
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to test your knowledge of all types of mothers, from Ma Barker to Madonna.
How to Calculate Net Income
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Why is your bi-weekly paycheck less than your actual salary? Learn how to figure out your net income at HowStuffWorks.
Do People with Bigger Ears Hear Better?
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The Big Bad Wolf told Little Red Riding Hood that his enormous ears made him hear better, but is that true? Learn more about ears at HowStuffWorks.
Did a time traveler attend the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 'The Circus'?
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Do we finally have proof of time travel? Learn all about the 'time traveler' at Charlie Chaplin's movie premiere at HowStuffWorks.
Did Best Supporting Actress go to the wrong person in 1993?
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Many film enthusiasts think Marisa Tomei's win of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar was suspicious. Learn about this urban legend at HowStuffWorks.
Is it rude to blow your nose at the table?
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People often leave the table to blow their nose. Find out whether it is rude to blow your nose at the table at HowStuffWorks.