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What does a V-chip do and how does it work?
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Do you know what the v-chip does in your TV? Learn how a v-chip detects TV ratings and gives parents the ability to control viewing of violent content.
What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
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It's a chicken-or-egg situation: What came first? Perplexed people need wonder no longer, as we've sussed out the answer to this ancient riddle.
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?
Why do tools have "Drop Forged" stamped on them? What is drop forging?
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I have a number of tools (things like wrenches and C-clamps) that have the words "Drop Forged" stamped on the handle. What does that mean?
What's the most allergenic ingredient in skin cleansers?
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Do you know what the most allergenic ingredient in skin cleansers is? Find out about allergenic ingredients in skin cleansers and how to avoid them.
What Is Porcelain, and Why Has It Been Cherished For Centuries?
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The Chinese have been making porcelain as far back as perhaps the first century. What is porcelain, exactly, and why did it take hundreds of years for the process to be duplicated anywhere else?
What's the Fastest Car in the World?
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If your car is built like a supersonic plane, you can sure reach blazing fast speeds. But what about a car you can actually buy?
What's the Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot?
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The pressure cooker has been around for years, but its pride of place in the kitchen is being usurped by the new kid in town, the Instant Pot. So, what is the difference?
What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
What's the Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?
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Call it bubbly or bubbles, but don't call what's in your glass Champagne unless it truly is. How do you know? It depends on where and how it's made.