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10 Plants Lost to History

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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.

10 Most Spectacular Lottery Burnouts

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Winning the lottery is everyone's dream, but winners say it can be a nightmare. Learn about 10 of the most spectacular lottery burnouts.

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

How Matchmakers Work

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Matchmakers have paired up couples for centuries, and it doesn't seem as though their market has slackened. What does the modern matchmaker do?

How the Tea Party Works

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The Tea Party started as a grassroots movement that has gained momentum. Learn about the politics of the Tea Party.

How Gypsies Work

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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.

How Drug Courts Work

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Drug courts can change lives. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about drug courts and how they have also changed the criminal court system.

10 Cats Who Made History

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Some cats have authored scientific papers and discovered continents. Read about 10 cats who made history at HowStuffWorks.

How Woolly Mammoths Worked

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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.

10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You

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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.

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