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How did writing evolve?
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Did writing evolve much in the same manner as language evolved? In this article, you can learn about writing and the evolution of writing.
Pizza Nightmares: Can Your Diet Determine Your Dreams?
Folklore says heavy or spicy food before bedtime can cause nightmares. Surprisingly, there's been no real study of this - until now.
Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?
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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit
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You might have seen lychees at an international farmers market and not known they were lychees. The dark red fruit looks a bit like raspberries and are packed with sugar.
Homeless Americans Can Vote, But It Isn't Easy
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What's required to vote in America? HowStuffWorks looks at how homeless people can vote in the U.S.
What Is Royalty Income and How Is It Taxed?
Creative work can make money over time in the form of royalties. But, royalty income is taxed as well, even if it's from a side job for the taxpayer.
Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild
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Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are a way of life.
Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
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Every Thanksgiving, pairs across the U.S. break wishbones to see who's left holding the bigger piece and, of course, the bigger chunk of luck. But, why?
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
Bad Luck Comes in Threes: Separating Superstition from Reality
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Explore the belief that bad luck comes in threes. Uncover origins, cultural influences, and the psychology behind the superstition.