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How Tipping Works
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Tipping is a multibillion-dollar industry that varies around the globe. Learn more about how tipping works in the United States and internationally.
There's a Study on That: Are People Born on the 13th Unlucky for Life?
Do people born on the 13th of a month have a lifetime of bad luck? Researchers examined whether an "unlucky" birthdate could impact employment, earnings and marriage.
Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates
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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call
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The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?
How Gas Turbine Engines Work
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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How Red Barons Antiques Works
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Are you a collector of furniture, art or antiques? This auction house is packed with the coolest stuff from every period in history and every country.
5 Strangest Vehicles Ever Made
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The 5 strangest vehicles ever made run the gamut from amphibious vehicles to vehicles modeled after desserts. Read about the 5 stranges vehicles ever.
How Well Do You Remember "Casablanca"?
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Casablanca is largely considered one of the most iconic films Hollywood has ever produced, and fans of the classic film know why. It's hard not to finish the best quotes. And rough and tumble Rick Blaine is the ultimate hero. Find out how much you remember from this great film today!
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.