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Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet

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The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.

Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times

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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?

From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet

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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.

Why are highly contagious diseases kept in labs?

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Highly contagious diseases are often kept in labs, and some researchers insist it's with good reason. Find out why contagious diseases are kept in labs.

Is printing still relevant?

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Whether you print at home or in an office setting, odds are you do so less than you used to. Is printing still relevant? Find out.

For the Benefit of All: The NASA Quiz

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been exploring space for more than 50 years. How much do you know about the scientists, engineers, pilots and machines that carried America into space?

What is the fourth out?

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Baseball's fourth out is just one of the kookier rules in the not so simple U.S. pastime. Learn what a fourth out is at HowStuffWorks.

Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again

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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.

How Much Do You Know About the First Automobiles?

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By some estimates, there are nearly 1 billion cars around the world, helping to accelerate economies and cultures in countless ways. How much do you know about early automotive history?

Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?

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