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Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks

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Today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty, and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one. HowStuffWorks looks at why nonalcoholic beer is better.

How Pyramid Schemes Work

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Pyramid schemes seem like great ways to get rich, but only those at the top of the pyramid ever make any money. Find out how pyramid schemes work.

How Disco Works

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How did disco get to be so popular? Learn all about disco at HowStuffWorks.

Oral Care for Aging Quiz

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We're sure you brush and floss every day, right? As they say, "Ignore your teeth and they'll go away." It's important to practice good oral hygiene at any age. However, as you age, oral hygiene becomes more important than ever. Let's test your knowledge on oral care for the aging.

Not So Funny: The Mysterious 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic

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In 1962, at a girls' school in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa, some schoolgirl giggles turned into a countrywide health crisis.

Why Is April 1 a Day to Celebrate Foolishness?

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Why is April 1 a day to play pranks on others? How did this tradition begin? And are you going to prank someone on April Fool's Day?

How Lovable Are You?

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If your friends always want to hang out with you first, then you probably have a few lovable qualities to your personality! Let's see how charming you really are with this cute quiz!

How Braille Works

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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.

How Biometrics Works

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With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn't just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it. Check it out.

What Is Anthropology? A Look at How Humans Study Each Other

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Anthropologists specialize in, well, us. But studying humankind doesn't mean you have to hole up in a library or laboratory. Take a peek at this article to learn more about the dynamic, enriching field of anthropology.

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