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Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change

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Critics warn that cryptocurrency networks, whose computers use enormous amounts of electricity to verify transactions, could be a factor in warming the planet. The industry is working to change that.

Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)

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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.

Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice

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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.

The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.

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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.

Why Comedians Name Their Characters and Shows After Themselves

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From Mary Tyler Moore to Jerry Seinfeld, from Tim Allen to Issa Rae, why so much character-actor name overlap in sitcoms? HowStuffWorks investigates.

How often should you dust your dorm room?

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If you're not dusting regularly, you're letting all kinds of gross things drift around your living space. Get tips on keeping your dorm dust-free.

Why do we have fingerprints?

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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.

What happens if you get into an accident and don't have insurance?

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What happens if you get in an accident and don't have insurance? Read about what to do if you're get a fender bender while uninsured.

How to Keep Your Jack-o'-lantern From Rotting

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Follow these tips to ensure your pumpkin carvings last to the end of the month so you don't have saggy jack-o'-lanterns on Halloween night.

The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest

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American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.

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