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Are Abnormal Archaeological Finds Proof of Extraterrestrial Life?

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Are strange skeletons unearthed across the globe evidence that we're not alone, or are they simply more myths and legends that are bound to be debunked?

How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion

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The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Tiny Houses Are Huge for Homeless

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Tiny houses are proving homes for people nationwide. HowStuffWorks goes inside the movement.

Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'

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Despite the established benefits of reading, books aren't accessible to everyone. One new study tried to change that with book vending machines.

Wacky Wedding Traditions Quiz

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Some wedding traditions are lovely and others don't make much sense. Test your knowledge of wedding traditions with our HowStuffWorks quiz.

What are the Nazca lines?

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Long before crop circles captured the world's imagination, a Peruvian culture called the Nazca went about creating a series of intricate lines -- sometimes in the shapes of animals -- on the desert floor. But how'd they do it -- and why?

What If You Drank Embalming Fluid?

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Feel like drinking a nice, big glass of embalming fluid? We didn't think so. But what would happen if a living person poured into his or her body something meant for the insides of the dead? Nothing good.

What's So American About Apple Pie?

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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'

How to Stop Skin from Peeling on Your Face

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Stop peeling skin on your face with our dermatologists' proven skin care tips. No matter what the cause, there's a cure for peeling skin.

Which Famous Boxer Are You?

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The sport of boxing has been around since the days of Alexander. It is a sport where people who really quite like each other can beat each other bloody, and where long running feuds between hated rivals can end in a violent confrontation. Boxing has produced some fascinating figures, but which one are you?

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