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Brilliance or Blarney: The St. Patrick's Day Traditions Quiz
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St. Patrick's Day can be one of the most fun holidays of the year - and one of the most misunderstood. Who was St. Patrick? Why are people pinching me? Whose idea was it to dye entire rivers green? Find out these answers and more as you kiss the Blarney Stone and learn (or confirm) the truth about St. Patrick's Day.
Did cooking shows create a generation of foodies?
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Did cooking shows create a generation of foodies? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if cooking shows created a generation of foodies.
How the National Symphony Orchestra Works
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The National Symphony Orchestra is extremely well-respected. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the National Symphony Orchestra.
How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?
Westminster Dog Show Celebrates 145 Years, But 2021 Will Be Different
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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has been around longer than basketball. Heck even light bulbs. For the first time, it won't have any human spectators and it will be held outside.
Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters
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Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.
How Hopscotch Works
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Throw your marker, jump to your square. Hopscotch has simple rules, but many variations. Find out about the ancient game still vogue on playgrounds.
Biofuels vs. Fossil Fuels
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What's the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? Keep reading to see how biofuels compare to fossil fuels.
The Yellow Anaconda Can Form Days-long 'Breeding Balls'
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The yellow anaconda isn't the only snake species to form breeding balls for mating privileges, but it will engage in the ritual for several hours or even days.
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.