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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.
Macaroon vs. Macaron: Differentiating Between Sweet Treats
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Macaroons and macarons - they sound similar, but they look quite different. So how did we end up with two popular cookies that sound almost the same?
Chocolate: Big Cravings and an Even Bigger Carbon Footprint
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Do you know the carbon footprint of that chocolate bar you're craving? Take a look with HowStuffWorks.
Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass
From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.
For Teen Twins, Bad Behavior Can Be Contagious
Siblings can have a major influence on each other when it comes to bad behavior. Learn how delinquency spreads among twins at HowStuffWorks Now.
How England Broke off From Mainland Europe 450,000 Years Ago
What geological forces separated England from Europe? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Bodybuilders Injecting Themselves With Cooking Oils Now Apparently a Thing
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A British bodybuilder was hospitalized after injecting his muscles with cooking oil. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Tiny Spider Lover Waves Hello When He Wants to Mate
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The Jotus remus spider has a special structure on its third leg to attract potential mates. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic
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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.