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Stop Hand-washing Your Dishes!
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The dishwasher uses much less water and energy than washing by hand. Here's why.
How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On
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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.
Opus 40: Harvey Fite's Bluestone Sculpture Park in Upstate NY
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Opus 40 is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) earthwork sculpture that was hand-cut and created by artist Harvey Fite over a 37-year period. So how did he do it?
Is It 'Theater' or 'Theatre'?
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Why are there two spellings for theater? And which one is correct? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess How Old You Are Based on the Music You Hate?
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Who do you hate more? Ariana Grande or Meghan Trainor? Eminem or Meek Mill? Metallica or Skrillex? Tell us whose music you loathe and we'll guess your real age!
Tell Us About Your Favorite Westerns and We'll Guess Which Cowboy Boots Are Best for You
There's nothing like mounting your horse and riding off into the sunset. Western movies make you feel like you're part of it all. Want to find out which boots would make you feel like a cowboy? Tell us how you like your Westerns and we'll match you to a pair!
The Macabre and Magical: Grimm's Fairy Tales Quiz
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The original Grimm fairy tales are a far cry from the happily-ever-after versions you grew up with. Test your knowledge of the downright disturbing tales from the brothers Grimm.
The Norse Mythology Quiz
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The Vikings, or Norsemen, terrorized northern Europe from 800-1100 C.E. See how much you know about the myths and legends of these mighty warriors with our Norse mythology quiz!
Do People in Prison Really Make Toilet Wine?
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When most people think of the words "wine" and "toilet," they're probably not thinking about a fermentation strategy. But as countless prisoners over the years have discovered, when it comes to alcohol, if there's a will, there's a way.
The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?