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How Albinism Works
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About one in 20,000 people in the U.S. has some type of albinism, and more are afflicted outside of the country. So what is it and how does it happen?
Are teens more likely to die in a car accident than adults?
You might think more teens die in car accidents in the U.S. than adults. HowStuffWorks digs into the statistics to see if that's true.
Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin
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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What % Gryffindor and What % Slytherin Are You?
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Even Harry had some Slytherin in him, and it wasn't because of the Parseltongue. Let us tell you how much of a Slytherin and Gryffindor you are.
How Gravity-powered Floor Lamps Will Work
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Gravity-powered floor lamps use simple yet amazing technology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about gravity-powered floor lamps.
How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch
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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.
Why don't movie theaters have ushers anymore?
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Movie theater ushers used to be a common sight in the golden age of cinema. So why don't movie theaters have ushers anymore? Find out.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Amazing, Beautiful, Not-That-Terrifying Spiders
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Most spiders are less dangerous to us than we are to them. Still, lots of people find them creepy. But arachnids are awesome! Here are a few of our favorites.