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Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?
What happens if your used car is recalled?
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If your used car gets recalled, can your still get it fixed? Find out what to do if your used car gets recalled at HowStuffWorks.
Is it true that drowned women always float face-up?
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One piece of American folklore usually passed around as fact is that drowned women always float face-up. Is this true? Find out.
Remember Pay Phones? Philly's Bringing Them Back for Free
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Since the advent of the cell phone, public pay phones have disappeared, but a new initiative to help the phoneless may just be bringing them back.
What Happens When the Wind Is Knocked Out of You?
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Surely you've had the wind knocked out of you at some point in your life. But what's really going on inside your body?
The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?
If 13 people eat at the same table, will one die before the year is over?
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Triskaidekaphobia, or, fear of the number 13, comes in many forms, but in restaurants, it means that a "table for 13" will result in a death of one of the diners. Learn about the origins of this superstition, and skeptics' amusing counterarguments.
Blood Pressure Medications
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High blood pressure is the leading cause of death among Americans. Fortunately, there are a number of blood pressure medications that can vastly reduce a patient's risk. Learn more about blood pressure medications.
Will the U.S. Ever Run Out of Telephone Numbers?
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The list of usable phone numbers runs into the billions, but the number is not infinite. So, what happens if we run out?
Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Comparing Long Necks
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Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus species are easy to confuse. They're two dinosaurs, both giants, both sauropods, but vastly different in some key ways.