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What If There Were No Stars?

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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?

What do the new rules about preventive services in the health care reform legislation mean for you?

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The new preventive service reform might make it easier to stay healthier. Learn about the new preventive service reform and how you can benefit.

Can Red Flag Laws Help Prevent Mass Killings?

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Red flag laws let police seize firearms of a person who is viewed as a potential threat. HowStuffWorks looks at whether the laws can prevent crime.

Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts

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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.

What's the Difference Between an Alaskan Malamute and a Husky?

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There are two types of huskies and they both look like malamutes, so it's no wonder people can't tell them apart. HowStuffWorks clears up the confusion.

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

Can vitamin C help prevent dengue fever?

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Some people swear by vitamin C to prevent colds. But is vitamin C powerful enough to prevent dengue fever? Find out.

We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common

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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!

What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?

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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.

Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?

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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?

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