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Sable Animal Fur Belongs on Sables, Not on Clothes
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Sables are luxurious little animals. These fur-bearing mammals, native to the forests of Eurasia, have sandy yellow, light brown, dark brown and black coats, which are valuable commodities in the fur trade. Sable pelts are a symbol of wealth and elegance.
Iguanodon Skeletons Are the Most Complete of Any Dinosaur
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Hey there, dinosaur fans! Let’s talk about one of the most fascinating extinct animals of all time: Iguanodon! Discovered in the early 19th century, Iguanodon was one of the very first dinosaurs ever named, and it played a huge role in kicking off the field of paleontology. With its iguana tooth-like structures and unique anatomy, this medium-sized herbivorous dinosaur became an instant sensation for scientists and dinosaur lovers alike.
Why Soundtracks Love 'The Day of Wrath'
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The HowStuffWorks podcast The Soundtrack Show looks at the movie life of the 13th-century Latin hymn 'Dies Irae.'
Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
Ridiculous History: That Time Wine Flowed Out of the Taps
Every year, a fountain in Marino, Italy, flows with wine. Learn about the unexpected 'miracolo' at La Sagra dell'Uva di Marino.
How to Use Windows Device Manager
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Device Manager is a central hub that lets you configure every component of your Windows operating system on your computer. Here's how to use it.
Celebratory Yard Signs Are Having a Major Moment
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Thanks to COVID-19, big celebrations are canceled. So it's no surprise people aren't saying 'Happy Birthday' with a simple card, but with a huge yard sign instead.
Do Psychics Ever Really Break the Case?
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Psychics often try to help police solve crimes, but how many times are they really successful? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explores some cases.
The Stories Behind the Electric Slide, the Moonwalk and Other Epic Dance Moves
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There are some surprising back stories to popular dances such as the electric slide and the moonwalk. Part-Time Genius boogies down to get the scoop.
What is the Book of Icelanders?
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Remote Iceland is lacking in genetic diversity, so it has a book to help residents find love. Learn all about the Book of Icelanders at HowStuffWorks.