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Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
The Black Mouth Cur: The Sensitive but Strong Hunting Dog
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The black mouth cur may look like a basic dog, but it's actually powerful and protective. We'll tell you everything about them, including tips on training and how big they get.
Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert
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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.
Millennials and Gen Xers Best Boomers at Collecting Cars
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There's been a shift in who's collecting cars, and the baby boomers just passed the torch to two much younger generations. HowStuffWorks explains.
Who Is the Sandman?
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Is he a jolly little man in jammies or a monster carrying a sack of eyeballs? European legend says the Sandman is probably both.
It Can Take More Than 20 Years to Legally Immigrate to the U.S.
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It can take decades for some folks to legally immigrate to the U.S. (get 'green cards'). HowStuffWorks explains why.
How Do We Find Things in the Blackness of Space?
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How are the exact positions of objects in space tracked? HowStuffWorks checks out the science of mapping in space.
Laparoscopy: Less Blood, Less Pain, Faster Recovery
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HowStuffWorks finds out the ins and outs of laparoscopic surgery.
Sorry, But Speed Traps Aren't Actually Entrapment
Speed traps aren't entrapment. HowStuffWorks looks at the law around setting up speed traps.
Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?
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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.