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12 Countries With Red and White Flags

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Countries with red and white flags sometimes pick those colors because they often symbolize historical sacrifice and purity.

Home Buyers Beware: Termite Inspection

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Termites are nasty customers, but they don't have to be a deal-breaker when you're buying a home. An expert can help you know what you're dealing with.

The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine

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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.

5 Famous People With Seriously Long Names

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These five famous people have names so long, just saying them will leave you breathless. HowStuffWorks looks at the stories behind the names.

What If All the Coral Reefs Disappeared?

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Coral reefs are pretty cool. More than just snorkeling destinations, they shelter tons of marine life - creatures many of us depend on for food and medicine. So what would happen if the coral reefs disappeared? Here's a hint: It isn't good.

Can You Pass This British General Knowledge Quiz?

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Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.

Mexico's Night of the Radishes, a Quirky Christmas Tradition

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Every December 23rd in Oaxaca, Mexico, radishes come to life, as carvers compete for cash and bragging rights in this Christmas tradition.

Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation

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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?

How Replicants Work

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Replicants are essentially robots that are hunted in the movie 'Blade Runner.' Learn more about replicants and find out why replicants are hunted.

How Colombian Traditions Work

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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

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