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Do a Person's Fingerprints Change After Death?
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Our fingerprints serve to definitively identify us forever, right? But do they? How long do fingerprints remain usable as identification after we are dead?
Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?
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Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for a crime they may not have committed. HowStuffWorks looks at this controversial trial.
How can I spot genealogy scams?
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If it's on the Internet, there's probably a scam for it -- and genealogy is no different. Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn about family research cons.
Can you blow up a car by shooting the gas tank?
Can you blow up a car by shooting the gas tank? Find out if a stray bullet to the fuel tank will explode your vehicle at HowStuffWorks.
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?
Do slim jims trigger side-impact airbags?
If you use a slim jim to unlock a car door, is there a risk of the side-impact airbag deploying? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.
Is It Rude to Ask Who Someone Voted For?
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You may be curious about your friend's politics, but watch how much you pry. Learn if it's rude to ask someone who they voted for at HowStuffWorks.
Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
Can seatbelts kill you?
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Seatbelts are a way of life for most of us, but some think it's safer to go without them. Find out if seatbelts kill at HowStuffWorks.