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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce
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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.
Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
Deaf, Blind and Determined: How Helen Keller Learned to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks gets to know Helen Keller, who overcame deafblindness to live a life of service and inspiration.
What Causes Stock Market Trading to Halt?
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During volatile periods in stock markets, exchanges will often employ 'circuit breakers' to keep stock prices from falling too far too fast.
How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?
Can the Internet Break From Overuse?
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If too many people use their devices and computers at the same time, could the internet actually stop working from overuse?
Do microwaves kill nutrients in food?
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Microwaves are convenient, but are they too good to be true? Find out if microwaves kill nutrients in food.
Do underarm whitening creams really work?
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Underarm whitening creams are regulated and approved in the U.S. to inhibit melanin production. Learn how underarm whitening creams work.
Can You Pass This British General Knowledge Quiz?
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Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.
That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein
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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.