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Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.

Delightful Daffodils Are Super Easy to Grow. Here's How

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Requiring little care and upkeep, daffodils are bright, showy perennials that symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.

What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?

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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.

Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators

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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.

A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?

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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.

What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11

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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real - or if the rumor's all wet.

Can You Figure Out the NFL Team From a Hint?

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Every team has its milestones, famous players and events. But can you guess the NFL team after one famous hint? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all the NFL hallmarks!

Blame the Supply Chain for Rising Prices and Inflation

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High food and gas prices blowing your mind? Issues with the supply chain are causing prices to rise on everything from gas to groceries as inflation soars.

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