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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?

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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?

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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.

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