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Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree

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In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.

10 Popular Car Modifications

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Thinking of upgrading your car for performance? HowStuffWorks looks at 10 legal and illegal car modifications.

How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle

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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.

From Cows to Cabinetry: Milk Paint and 6 Awesome Uses for It

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Milk paint is made of, well, milk. It's also easy to mix, super fast drying, eco-friendly and requires no sanding and priming before use.

Here We Go!: The 'Super Mario Bros.' Quiz

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For a child of the '80s or '90s, nothing says nostalgia like those opening notes of the "Super Mario Bros." theme song. Think you know your Koopa Troopas from your Goombas? Test your knowledge of "Super Mario Bros." 1 through 3!

Can You Guess The Gen 1 Pokemon From a One Sentence Description?

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Choosing the perfect generation one Pokemon is important while you battle your way to becoming a Pokemon Master. From type, skills and personality you need to know what awaits you before making your choice. Test your skills here! We'll describe the Pokemon in a single sentence and you tell us which Pokemon it is!

How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria

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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.

How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph, Really?

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Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering if your paragraph is too short, too long, or just right? Well, you're not alone in asking how many sentences are in a paragraph. It can be hard to tell whether you've provided enough information and if, most importantly, it is easy to read and effectively communicates your main point.

'Operation Mincemeat': The Wild Spy Deception That Helped Win WWII

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Operation Mincemeat seems like a spy novel plot. British spies left fake "secret" plans on a dead man's body hoping to fool the Nazis. And it worked.

Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System

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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?

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