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How Sudoku Works
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Sudoku is a popular logic-based game of numbers. Learn sudoku strategies, see a puzzle solved and find out about the origins and controversies of sudoku.
10 UAV Jobs of the Future
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were originally developed for the military, but there are many civilian uses as well. See 10 UAV jobs to learn more.
How Harry Potter's Wand Works
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Harry Potter's wand is a powerful tool that is used primarily to cast magic spells. Learn about the origins and many uses for Harry Potter's wand.
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
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The meaning of 'namaste' is often muddled in the Western world. HowStuffWorks explores the origins of 'namaste' and why people around the world say it.
Take a Stab at Naming All These Buffy the Vampire Slayer Characters From One Photo!
While it originally started as a movie, Buffy was given new life when released as a television show in 1997 through Fox network. The show grew quickly in popularity and soon fans were clamouring to get more of their favorite characters. Shocked as many may be, Buffy and Cordelia were originally auditioned for opposite roles! Could you imagine seeing school outsider/slayer Buffy as the school queen bee? Luckily this quiz sticks to the original cast so if you're a true Buffy fan, you should have no problem slaying this quiz! Sorry, we had to say it.
Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
Pontiac Fiero S/E and GT
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Originally planned as a commuter car, the Pontiac Fiero earned a place among sports cars of the '80s. Learn more about Pontiac sports cars.
Why Italian Is the International Language of Coffee
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Espresso, latte, macchiato. The coffee bean didn't originate in Italy, so why do so many coffee drinks have Italian names?
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
NieKamp Roadster: Profile of a Hot Road
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The NieKamp Roadster was the first historic hot rod to be restored. Learn about this hot rodding icon originally built by Bill NieKamp in 1949.