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Prim, Proper and Preposterous: The Victorian Etiquette Quiz

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Victorian etiquette wasn't just about sending a thank you note or holding a door open. There were a jillion rules of propriety to observe. How many of these do you know?

Which Computer Keyboard Keys Wear Out the Fastest?

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The prevalence of smartphones and tablets is affecting which keys wear out quicker. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Why Chugging a Gallon of Milk Is Nearly Impossible

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Can you drink a gallon of milk in an hour? HowStuffWorks explains why milk chugging, or the gallon challenge, is tough on the human body.

Neanderthals Were Actually Prehistoric Picassos

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New research shows that homo sapiens weren't the first folks to decorate their caves with artwork. Neanderthals actually did it thousands of years earlier.

Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No

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If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.

Why Is an Asteroid Worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000?

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A distant asteroid made mostly of iron is potentially worth $10,000 quadrillion, making it many times more valuable than the global economy.

8 Signs of Pregnancy

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These eight signs of pregnancy can help you determine whether you've conceived. Learn the eight signs of pregnancy at Discovery Health.

Does tinfoil on your hubcaps bypass police radar?

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Metal is super reflective, but it might not reflect a stop by the police. Learn if tinfoil on your hubcaps helps bypass police radar at HowStuffWorks.

Why Does Your Wine Bottle Have a Dent in the Bottom?

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There are a lot of theories about why wine bottles have dents (or punts) on the bottoms. Do they still serve a purpose?

How Many Books Are There in the World?

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Roughly 156 million books are out there...we think. The answer is more complex than you'd imagine, but we've made an educated guess.

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