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Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush

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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.

How the Child Tax Credit Works

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The child tax credit can help you offset child-rearing costs. Learn about the child tax credit and if it applies to you.

What if people had evolved as birds?

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If people had evolved as birds, we'd probably lay eggs. Learn more about what would happen if people had evolved as birds at HowStuffWorks.

What if sea levels rose 12 inches?

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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?

What are chilblains?

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Chilblains is a cold-weather skin condition that makes your fingers and toes redden and swell. Learn how you can prevent chilblains.

10 Substitutes that Will Cut the Calories

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Are you looking for some food substitutes that will cut the calories? Check out these 10 substitutes that will cut the calories.

How Hedge Funds Affect You Even If You Don't Invest in One

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HowStuffWorks looks at what hedge funds are, who invests in them and why are they so risky.

Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?

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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.

What Happens if Someone Is Murdered in Space?

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A murder in space would create jurisdictional, legal and investigative complications. HowStuffWorks looks at the law as it relates to space crime.

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