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Was There a Real Paul Bunyan?

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The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, is one of the most enduring tall tales. But was Paul Bunyan based on a real person?

What is the fourth out?

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Baseball's fourth out is just one of the kookier rules in the not so simple U.S. pastime. Learn what a fourth out is at HowStuffWorks.

How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?

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When your computer issues a low ink warning, do you find ways to keep printing until it's bone-dry? Find out how your computer calculates ink level.

Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?

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Friends often tell cancer patients to "stay positive" in order to beat the disease. But is there any scientific proof that positivity helps with cancer survival?

How Living in Total Darkness Sabotages Your Sleep

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Imagine being trapped in a cave or some other place where you were in total darkness. Would you know when to sleep and wake? And how would that throw off your body clock?

Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry

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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.

What Is Morse Code? How It Works and Still Lives On

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The heyday for Morse code is primarily over, but this communication method using dots and dashes still has its place in our digital world.

Pet Frogs: Best for 'Look but Don't Touch' Owners

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Thinking about getting a pet that hops instead of walks? Frogs might be the answer. Pet frogs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and with the right setup, they can be low-maintenance animals that are fun to observe.

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

How the Moon Works

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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.

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