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Keep Your Gums Hydrated: Drink Lots of Water

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Did you know that to keep your gums hydrated, you should drink lots of water? Find out why drinking lots of water will keep your gums hydrated.

How to Wash Your Face with Olive Oil

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Washing your face with olive oil is becoming a new trend. We explain why olive oil and an oil-cleansing method may be the best way to wash your face.

How to Disinfect Cabinets

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We store many important things in our kitchen and bathroom cabinets, like dishes and utensils. So why do we let these storage areas become so grimy?

Like Everything Else, Thanksgiving Will Cost a Lot More This Year

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The price of the average American Thanksgiving increased about 14 percent over last year. Why so much? Blame the supply chain crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, of course.

This One Guy Is Responsible for What We Think a Pirate Sounds Like

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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, you scallywags! HowStuffWorks Now explains why we all sound like Robert Newton on this most historic day.

How to Access the Dark Web

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Are there legitimate reasons to seek out the dark web? Sure. We explain what's on the dark web, how to access it and why you'll want to proceed with a healthy dose of caution.

Sphynx Cats Are Surprisingly Sweet and Cuddly

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Sphynx cats may look like mangled bags of brains. HowStuffWorks talks to people who love them to find out why these cats are the friendliest felines.

There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene

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The typical manger scene features Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and an assortment of animals. But in Catalonia, Spain, there is one more character: a figure with his pants down, taking a poop. But why?

Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China

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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?

9 Heavy-hitting Facts About the Greatest, Muhammad Ali

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He was cocky when it came to his boxing career but charitable when it came to his heart. That's just part of why Muhammad Ali's legacy shines so bright.

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