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Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History

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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.

How to Get the Haircut You Want

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Getting the haircut you want can be tricky, especially when communicating with your stylist. See these tips on how to get the haircut you want.

When Will We Run Out of Oil, and What Happens Then?

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If we run out of oil, what are the next steps we can take for energy production? Find out what would happen if we run out of oil.

There's a Rhino-shaped Cave in Washington State

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It's perhaps one of the strangest fossils ever discovered. We'll explain how it came to be 15 million years ago, and how hikers found it in the '30s.

What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?

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Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.

What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?

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You might think the difference is only in the name, but it's more than that. HowStuffWorks explains the variations in recipes, aging and geography.

How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition

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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.

Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?

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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?

NASA's Chief Sniffer's Job Is to Keep 'Stinky' Situations Out of Space

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Nobody's nose knows better than NASA's George Aldrich. He's the longest-serving member of the space agency's odor panel, which basically sniffs and smells everything that goes up into space.

Why is it bad luck to change the name of a ship?

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Sailors are known for superstitions about good and bad luck while sailing, including one about the name of the ship itself.

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