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Want to Define Poverty? Consider More Than Just Income, Study Says
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A new study suggests poverty's more than just a number on a paycheck. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
Capicola: The Italian Dried Meat Tony Soprano Called 'Gabagool'
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Capicola is an Italian cured meat that comes from a pig's shoulder. It's thinly sliced like prosciutto, but has its own distinct flavor.
Was 'The Conqueror' filmed on a nuclear test site?
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We didn't know the full effects of nuclear radiation 60 years ago. Learn if the filming of 'The Conqueror' put actors at risk at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
How does 'live+3' work in television metrics?
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Watching a show past it's air date can still count. It just depends. Learn how live+3 television ratings metrics changed things at HowStuffWorks.
What British Accent Do You Have?
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As Henry Higgins reminds us in "My Fair Lady", there are lots of different accents in Britain, and all of them tell people something about you. Which of the myriad British accents do you use?
Dog Chastity Belts: The Unusual Alternative to Spaying and Neutering
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If you want to prevent a "whoopsie" litter of puppies but you're not quite ready to spay or neuter your dog, try a dog chastity belt. A no, we're not kidding.
Are Table Scraps Actually That Bad for Dogs?
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As much as we love to spoil our furry little friends with treats from the table, dogs are not human and there are much better food options for them.
What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know
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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.