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Big Families vs. Small Families: A Matter of Quantity vs. Quality?
A new study finds that kids in larger families may have more to worry about than simply dealing with hand-me-downs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?
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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?
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Breadfruit is a staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?
Is Vantablack Really the Blackest Black?
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Vantablack is one of the darkest substances known, able to absorb up to 99.965 percent of visible light. But is it the blackest of blacks on the planet?
Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
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Funerals have undergone some major adjustments since the 1960s. Learn more about modern funerals at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Fascination With Number 23?
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From plane crashes and deaths to sports superstitions and hexagrams, many people believe that the number 23 possesses magical properties.
'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes
Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.
Clean Out Your Makeup, Like Right Now!
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When was the last time you cleaned out your cosmetics? HowStuffWorks talked to an LA-based makeup artist for advice on how often we need to toss it.