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Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Eat Grass?

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Most pet owners think their furry friends eat grass to settle an upset. But HowStuffWorks talked to vet experts and that might not be the case.

The Origin of the iPhone Marimba Ringtone Is Shrouded in Mystery

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Who wrote the iPhone marimba ringtone? Learn more about the marimba ringtone's origins in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Nope, Boomers and Xers Don't Work Harder Than Millennials

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A new study shows that that the work ethic is pretty much the same for all generations. HowStuffWorks explores.

What's the Deal With Smashing the Wedding Cake?

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Cheesy Custom or Lots of Laughs? HowStuffWorks tries to get to the bottom of this wedding cake ritual.

The Positives of Princess Culture

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HowStuffWorks Now talks with experts and parents about Disney princess culture and what being a princess really means.

We Need to Know Why the Female Bird Sings

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Female birds have their own song to sing. HowStuffWorks looks at the difference between male and female birdsong.

The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979

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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.

Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?

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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?

Ridiculous History: When Scientists Hid Under Beds to Do Research

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Experimental protocol has changed since the 1930s when two researchers hid under the beds of college students to eavesdrop on their conversations.

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