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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia

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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?

The June Bug: Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals

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Although not as annoying as itchy bump-inducing mosquitoes or stinging wasps, the so-called "June bug," or June beetle, can still bring its own brand of trouble, come late spring.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About S'mores

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Love the taste of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallows melting over an open fire? Check out everything you ever wanted to know about s'mores.

How Hazing Works

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Hazing is usually associated with college pranks, but it's gotten deadlier over the past two decades. HowStuffWorks looks at the increase in hazing.

How a Marathon Works

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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.

Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

What Was the Very First Toothbrush?

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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.

Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't

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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.

Norse Mythology Is Way More Than Thor

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Many of us may have a passing familiarity with Norse mythology because of the 2011 film Thor, but there's a lot more to it than Chris Hemsworth's abs.

Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?

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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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