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Marked at Birth: Your Birth Month, Allergies and DNA Are Linked
Although scientists knew that birth season affected people's allergy risk, they didn't know why this happened. A study gets us one step closer.
Former Jocks Report Happier Lives (Unless They Played Basketball or Football)
A study shows that former college athletes have happier lives than nonathletes - unless they played a marquee sport. HowStuffWorks Now explains why.
5 Reasons You Might Need to Visit the Social Security Office
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HowStuffWorks explains why you might need to go to the Social Security office. Newborn needs SS number, replacement card needed, etc.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
What is chewing gum made of?
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Ever wonder what chewing gum is made of and why it doesn't dissolve in your mouth? Find out your answers in this article about chewing gum.
Will the 2020 Census Count the LGBTQ Community?
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The U.S. LGBTQ community wants to be counted in the 2020 Census. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about why the Census may not track sexual orientation.
10 Flaming-hot Facts About Cheetos
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Cheetos are more than just tasty, dusty cheese puffs. They've even inspired a major motion picture. And why is the snack so addictive, anyway?
How Do Spacecraft Re-enter the Earth's Atmosphere?
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Spacecraft reentry into the Earth is a tricky process. Find out how spacecraft re-entry works and why spacecraft are likely to burn up upon re-entry.
Queen Elizabeth II Bans Plastic From Royal Estates
Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II is banning many plastics. Learn more about why the Queen is banning plastics from HowStuffWorks.