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3 Myths About Smartphone Batteries That Need to Die

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Will the battery in your smartphone run down if you leave it plugged in overnight? HowStuffWorks Now looks at some battery myths.

Ridiculous History: The Great Stink of London

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The Great Stink of London occurred during the summer of 1858. Read more about this foul-smelling episode in Ridiculous History from HowStuffWorks Now.

Ridiculous History: Ford GT40 Was Created Out of Spite to Beat Ferrari

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The Ford GT40 was built to spite Ferrari, ultimately dominating endurance racing. Now Hollywood and HowStuffWorks are telling the true story.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

The Shoebill Stork: One Freaky and Formidable Bird

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Biochemically like a heron and anatomically similar to a pelican, the shoebill stork has been called "Monsterface" and even "Death Pelican." But wait until you hear the staccato rat-a-tat-tat of its booming machine-gun call.

You Have a Thermostat, But Do You Need a Hygrometer, Too?

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Hygrometers are used by many professionals to monitor levels of humidity in the air. So, do need one in your home?

Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks

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Today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty, and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one. HowStuffWorks looks at why nonalcoholic beer is better.

The Colorful History of Nail Polish

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Today it's second nature to paint your fingernails and toenails. But it's been a long road to here. HowStuffWorks breaks down the colorful history.

National Historic Vehicle Register Honors Elite Cars

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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. That includes 24 select cars. HowStuffWorks looks at why and how they're chosen.

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