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20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
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We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.
Would a Restaurant Really Make You Wash Dishes If You Can't Pay the Bill?
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You've seen this in a TV comedy: Someone dining at a fancy restaurant forgets their wallet and is sent to the kitchen to work off the debt. But would this happen in the real world?
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
How Microlending Works
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Microlending is a new type of lending that has entered the scene. Learn how microlending works and what risks are involved.
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
Can You Identify These Red Logos from a Closeup?
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Red demands attention, which is exactly what businesses want from potential customers! When it comes to logos, will you have a red letter day or just get red in the face? Find out by taking the quiz!
Barbecue Kings Are Crowned at Memphis in May
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More than 230 teams will compete at the 2018 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. HowStuffWorks gets the DL on the famous Memphis in May fest.
How Cooking the Books Works
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Cooking the books is a way businesses make things look better than they are in order to appease stockholders. Find out how cooking the books works.
The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942
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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.
How Sherpas Work
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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.