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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.

So That's Where Baby Veggies Come From!

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Are baby veggies actually baby vegetables? HowStuffWorks checks out the truth behind little vegetables.

Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?

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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.

On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods

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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.

How Brunelleschi Built the World's Biggest Dome

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The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the largest masonry dome ever built and still defines the city of Florence over 500 years later.

Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin

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If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host. HowStuffWorks talks about when things get gross.

The Stratosphere Is Home to Earth's Ozone Layer

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The stratosphere is one of Earth's five atmospheric layers that also includes the troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.

Can you really get a bone infection?

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Bone infections are uncommon, but can happen. Get informed about bone infections at HowStuffWorks.

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