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Top 10 Things That Women Invented

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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.

How Eminent Domain Works

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Eminent domain allows the government to take your property without your consent and pay you fair value. Learn more about eminent domain and how it works.

Finches Are Tiny Twitterers That Make Great Pets

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Finches can live for five to 10 years and make great companion pets as long as they are given enough space to fly around.

How Dry Cleaning Works

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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.

How to Avoid Professional Misconduct

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Avoiding professional misconduct is essential to keeping a job. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about avoiding professional misconduct.

Famous Black Engineers Throughout History

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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.

Can You Match The US City To Its Time Zone?

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Six time zones cover the whole United States, but do you know what time it is in which city? Test your time zone IQ with this timely HowStuffWorks quiz!

The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote

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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?

Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'

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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."

Would Exercise Work Better if We Did It Naked?

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What are the benefits of nude exercise? Learn more about exercise clothing and nudity in this HowStuffWorks article.

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