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Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.
How to Cash Out Your 401(k)
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How do you cash out your 401(k)? Learn how to cash out your 401(k) at HowStuffWorks.
How Soccer Works
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Soccer, or football, is the most popular sport in the world. Learn about soccer, soccer leagues, soccer rules and great soccer players.
The Longest Government Shutdown in American History
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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.
Eat Frozen, Live Frugally
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Eat frozen, live frugally. Learn how eating frozen meals and buying frozen will help you save money.
Top 5 Green Insulation Options
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Homeowners are now beginning to discover the color of home insulation isn't just pink. It can also be green -- as in eco-friendly. But does it cost an arm and a leg?
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
How the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Works
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The FDIC insures all the money you put into the bank up to $250,000. Learn how the FDIC works in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Gender-specific Bathrooms Are a Relatively Recent Invention
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What's the history of gender-specific bathrooms? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.