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10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
How Punk Works
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HowStuffWorks explores the story behind how punk music and cultural movement spanned the globe, becoming way more than just sound and a mohawk.
Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
Country Decorating Ideas
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Add fresh country style to your home's decor with the country decorating ideas in this article. Helpful photos illustrate different country styles.
Only a True Makeup Maven Could Get a 100% on This Quiz
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Do you have what it takes to answer these impossible beauty questions? Take this quiz to find out if you are a true expert in all things makeup and beauty.
Did airbags make cars deadlier when they were introduced?
Airbags necessary for your safety nowadays, but they weren't always. Learn more about airbags and their deadly history at HowStuffWorks.
How Steampunk Works
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Steampunk refers to an art form that adds an antiquated Victorian aesthetic to modern technology. Learn about steampunk and steampunk technology.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
How Generation X Works
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What is unique about Generation X? Read about Gen Xers and their generation's impact at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?