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How 17 Equals 49.6: The Amazing Multiplying Women
People consistently overestimate the female presence - in film, in the workplace, even on HowStuffWorks podcasts. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s
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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Can Dogs Lose Their Ability to Smell?
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It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.
What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?
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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.
How Did Bonnie and Clyde Really Die?
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We know they died in a hail of gunfire, but who set this criminal couple up and how many shots were fired?
Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Sometimes the Line Is Blurry
HowStuffWorks finds out what cultural appropriation is and gives some examples of it. Also how can you be sure you are not culturally appropriating?
Scary Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs' Once Roamed the Earth
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These super-frightening entelodonts (aka hell pigs) once patrolled throughout Eurasia, North America and Africa.
Why Doesn't the First Lady Get Paid?
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First ladies have traditionally played significant roles at the White House. HowStuffWorks breaks down their duties and why they do it all for free.