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Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?

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They're instantly recognizable - mostly for their color. We're talking about yellow legal pads. So who decided they'd be yellow, anyway?

What is 'development hell'?

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Sometimes movies get stuck in production limbo. Learn more about 'development hell' at HowStuffWorks.

What if You Really Ate 50 Eggs Like in 'Cool Hand Luke'?

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In the classic film "Cool Hand Luke," the title character gulps down 50 hard-boiled eggs in less than an hour. Is this a trick you can (or should) try at home?

How to Stop Skin from Peeling on Your Face

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Stop peeling skin on your face with our dermatologists' proven skin care tips. No matter what the cause, there's a cure for peeling skin.

Did Settlers Really Land at Plymouth Rock Because They Were Out of Beer?

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Did settlers really land at Plymouth Rock because they were out of beer? Find out whether that is truth or myth at HowStuffWorks.

Which Famous Boxer Are You?

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The sport of boxing has been around since the days of Alexander. It is a sport where people who really quite like each other can beat each other bloody, and where long running feuds between hated rivals can end in a violent confrontation. Boxing has produced some fascinating figures, but which one are you?

Which "My Hero Academia" Character Are You?

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Were you born with a quirk? Did you ever wonder which of the characters you would be in the "My Hero Academia" universe? Take this quiz to figure out which one you'd be most like.

Nearly 1,000 U.S. Streets Named After MLK Jr. What Are They Like?

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Researchers investigated the racial makeup and economic well-being of 22,286 census blocks in the U.S. with roadways bearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name. Here's what they found.

West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class

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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition - a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.

Is the Mystery of Namibia's Fairy Circles Finally Solved?

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In the Namib Desert, fairy circles have stumped researchers for decades. Where did they come from? One scientist thinks he's solved the mystery.

1881 - 1890