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What's the difference between operating income and gross income?
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What's the difference between operating income and gross income? Learn about the differences between operating income and gross income.
What's the deal with crocodile tears?
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Do crocodiles really have crocodile tears? Learn about crocodile tears and the history of the phrase.
Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?
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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
How can llamas help defeat biological weapons?
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Sure, llamas are our friends. But little did we know that these fuzzy, camel-like creatures might save us all should the End come in the form of a biological attack.
What Horror Movie Villain are You?
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Almost nothing gets the heart pumping like a good horror movie. One trick of the horror movie trade is to take everyday situations and twist them into nightmarish events. Grab your popcorn and turn out the lights, it's time to find out which horror movie villain you are!
The Ultimate Grateful Dead Quiz
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They left a patchouli-scented wake across the world. How much do you know about the Grateful Dead?
How Sandbags Work
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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?
How Towing Weight Distribution Systems Work
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Towing weight distribution systems make towing a lot safer. Learn all about towing weight distribution systems at HowStuffWorks.
How can a secret hurt me?
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What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Maybe not. Studies show secrets may actually be hurtful to both those keeping them -- and those they're keeping them from.