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5 Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts
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Homer Simpson's favorite snack was once called 'oily cakes.' Find out more about this and other fun facts on doughnuts.
Does Alcohol Freeze?
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If you've ever had a half-frozen beer explode on you, you know that yes, alcohol freezes - but not all types freeze at the same rate. We'll let you in on the secrets to frozen alcoholic delights.
Can you predict winter weather based on summer weather?
Your grandfather may swear that he can feel the onset of a harsh winter in his bones - and your family may swear it's true - but a lot of us would prefer a more scientific method for predicting what the winter may have in store for us.
How do they really shoot reality TV shows?
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Ever wondered how reality TV shows really film all of that unscripted insanity? Find out how reality TV show filming works.
Removable Wallpaper: The Temporary Trend That's Sticking Around
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The glue, the scraping, the mess, the hours of torture and pain. If the idea of using wallpaper anywhere in your home conjures up images of sheer agony, then temporary, removable paper was made for you.
Is American wheat the cause of gluten sensitivity?
Is the American wheat industry to blame for the gluten-free craze? Learn if it's the cause of gluten sensitivity at HowStuffWorks.
Do ER doctors work for the hospital or for themselves?
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An ER doctor can be out of your insurance network even though the hospital ER is in it. Find out why that is and if doctors work for hospitals or themselves.
Why are visits to the emergency room so expensive?
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Most ER bills are unbelievably expensive. Why is that? Find out why emergency room visits are so expensive at HowStuffWorks.
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.
Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?
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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?