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The Surprising Reason Why Vanilla Is So Expensive

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Vanilla is probably the most popular flavoring out there, but most of what we consume is the imitation variety as the real extract is so pricey.

Why Don't Bras Have Pockets?

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A lot of women use their bra as a pocket when they have no other options. HowStuffWorks wonders why bras don't come with pockets.

Is your computer built to break?

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New gadgets hit the market every day, but are they actually designed to be replaced so fast? Visit HowStuffWorks to get the answer.

Which has better fuel economy: manual or automatic?

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In the past, manual transmission cars had better fuel economy. But what about today? Find out if manual or automatic transmissions have better fuel economy.

There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene

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The typical manger scene features Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and an assortment of animals. But in Catalonia, Spain, there is one more character: a figure with his pants down, taking a poop. But why?

Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?

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They're instantly recognizable - mostly for their color. We're talking about yellow legal pads. So who decided they'd be yellow, anyway?

How Do Hand Warmers Work? A Scientific Look

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Hand warmers work through simple chemistry. A massively sped-up version of oxidation (the chemical reaction that makes rust) is to thank.

National Bubble Wrap Day? Who Is Making Up These Weird Holidays?

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Love bubble wrap? There's a holiday for that. And just about everything else. But who's creating them and why?

11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It

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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.

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