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What is cost basis?
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The cost basis is the amount you have invested in a particular stock or other asset. Learn more about cost basis and how it factors into taxes.
What is FICA tax?
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The FICA tax accounts for a large chunk of your federal income taxes. So what exactly is the FICA tax? Find out.
How much can a goldfish remember?
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Goldfish are not known for having particularly strong memories, but maybe they should be. Learn all about what goldfish can remember at HowStuffWorks.
Why do TV shows premiere in the fall?
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You know you can't wait until the season premiere of your favorite show. But have you ever wondered why the networks' new seasons start in the fall?
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
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How long does alcohol say in your system? Find out and learn a little blood alcohol math.
How do talk shows work?
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From highbrow content to more unrefined fare, talks shows have been on the tube for a while. Learn more about this television staple at HowStuffWorks.
Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
Why can't you smell your own bad breath?
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Usually taking a mint or chewing some gum should just be done on good faith. Learn why you can't smell your own bad breath at HowStuffWorks.
Pickup Lines That Work: Or Will They?
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Everyone has pickup lines that work -- or do they? Learn whether pickup lines really work at Discovery Health.
Can we manufacture matter?
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We humans love to create. We build soaring skyscrapers from the ground up. We fill blank canvasses with timeless, magnificent art. Can we achieve the ultimate feat and generate matter?