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How Parking Garages Track Open Spaces, and Why They Often Get It Wrong
HowStuffWorks looks at the inexact science of keeping count in a parking garage.
5 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Sound of Music'
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March 2 is the anniversary of the 1965 premiere of 'The Sound of Music.' Learn more about this beloved movie at HowStuffWorks.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
Monk Fruit Is Nature's Zero-calorie Sweetener
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China banned export of the fruit in 2004, so you'll likely never try it fresh. But you've probably already had its extract and didn't even know it.
How to Safely Use a Neti Pot
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to safely use a neti pot.
The Duckmaster Rules the Roost at the Peabody Hotel
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The Peabody ducks are famous worldwide. Meet the Duckmaster who keeps them all in line with HowStuffWorks.
Do all major networks have to carry presidential addresses?
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When the president speaks, we listen. But when the president asks for airtime, do the networks have to say yes?
How long is the longest existing family tree?
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The 'longest family tree' claim is obviously a very prestigious one. Which family does it go to? Learn about the longest family tree to find out.
Do antibiotics affect your birth control?
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If you're on the birth control pill and taking antibiotics, are you at risk for an unintended pregnancy? Find out.
Is there any place on Earth that's safe from natural disasters?
Determining the safest place on Earth can be a little tricky. After all, if we all knew where it was, wouldn't we all be clamoring to live there already? And anyway, what do we even mean by "safe" -- and safe from what?