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Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100
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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.
How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?
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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.
15 Butterfly Species to Spot on (Almost) Every Continent
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Butterflies aren't just colorful decorations fluttering around flowers. They are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 17,000 known species.
1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Touring Sedan
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The 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper was a postwar success for Packard. Learn why the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper pleased auto enthusiasts.
The ZZ Top Eliminator: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Billy F. Gibbons had a 1933 Ford restored into what became known as the Eliminator coupe. Learn more about the ZZ Top Eliminator and other hot rods.
Jakes Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Because of its great style and craftsmanship, Jake's Coupe is considered one of the best hot rods ever built. Learn more about this 1973 hot rod.
Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species
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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Remembering Some of the Craziest Custom RVs
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Learn about some of history's craziest custom RVs, compliments of the guys at CarStuff.
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.