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Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution

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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.

Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.

What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?

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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.

Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?

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The history of jaywalking is probably way more complex than you'd expect. Criminalizing crossing the street has roots in the auto industry, class wars and even racism.

Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators

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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.

How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online

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Ever found yourself signed up for a newsletter or paying for travel insurance you didn't want? It's no accident. We find out how dark patterns work.

A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?

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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.

Can You Figure Out the NFL Team From a Hint?

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Every team has its milestones, famous players and events. But can you guess the NFL team after one famous hint? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all the NFL hallmarks!

The Hardest True or False General Knowledge Quiz You'll Take This Year

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Think you are a genius when it comes to general knowledge? See if you can take on 50/50 odds with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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