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Who Invented the Dishwasher?
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We can thank a woman named Josephine Cochrane for this timesaver.
Where did the idea of 'the willies' come from?
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That uncomfortable, frightened, jittery feeling known as 'the willies' is probably a familiar one. Find out how 'the willies' got its name.
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.
Can a splinter kill you?
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Splinters are small things that can cause a lot of pain. But can a splinter actually kill you? Find out.
Quiz: Guess the Book From Its Opening Line
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Some books come out hot right out of the gate with iconic openers. How many of these literary works can you correctly guess based only on the opening line?
Why Do We Say 'Talk Turkey'?
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It's a phrase appropriate to Thanksgiving as well as other times of the year. But the most popular origin story has a disturbing explanation.
The World's Longest Poop Story Is a Crock of, Well ...
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Maybe you've seen those fantastical stories saying the world's longest piece of poop is 26 feet? Is that even possible? Where does crap like this come from?
London, Paris and Beyond: The European Capitals Quiz
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Yeah, yeah, everyone knows that Emily just loves Paris. But what about some of the other 40-plus capital cities in Europe?
Why Does Your Wine Bottle Have a Dent in the Bottom?
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There are a lot of theories about why wine bottles have dents (or punts) on the bottoms. Do they still serve a purpose?
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks: Life Hacks Edition
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Many everyday items, like salt, toothpaste, Magic Erasers, baking soda and vinegar can help you with your spring cleaning in lots of ways.