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5 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Sound of Music'
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March 2 is the anniversary of the 1965 premiere of 'The Sound of Music.' Learn more about this beloved movie at HowStuffWorks.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
Painter's Tape vs. Masking Tape: What's the Difference?
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Two of the most commonly used tape products on the market are painter's tape and masking tape, but they shouldn't be used interchangeably. We'll explain why.
Moths Are Mother Nature's Secret Pollinators
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Bees get a lot of credit for pollinating important food crops, but they get a lot of secret help from their nocturnal friends, the moths.
Dodecahedron: The 12-sided Shape With the 12-letter Name
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A dodecahedron has 12 flat faces, all shaped like pentagons. Here are 12 cool things you just may not know about them.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Fast and Furious Hibachi-style Grilling Is Both Dinner and Theater
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The word "hibachi" has its origins in Japan, where it translates to "fire pot."
Capicola: The Italian Dried Meat Tony Soprano Called 'Gabagool'
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Capicola is an Italian cured meat that comes from a pig's shoulder. It's thinly sliced like prosciutto, but has its own distinct flavor.
What's Inside Mount Rushmore's Not-So-Secret Chamber?
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Mount Rushmore contains a small chamber, part of an abandoned plan to preserve American history for thousands of years. HowStuffWorks steps inside.
Henry Ford vs. the Dodge Brothers: An All-American Feud
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HowStuffWorks looks at why the Dodge brothers couldn't work with Henry Ford, which permanently changed the U.S. auto industry.