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Why a Blue Moon's Not Really Blue

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How often can you see a blue moon? That depends on how you define it. HowStuffWorks looks at the morphing of the phrase 'blue moon.'

The True Story of Blood Diamonds

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Diamonds weren't even very popular before the 1930s. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines what made these stones so important -- and expensive.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Marley

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Emancipate yourself from mental slavery by learning more about this reggae superstar.

Why Do Ads Say 'the Big Game' Instead of 'the Super Bowl'?

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Why does the NFL come after people who use the words 'Super Bowl' without permission? Learn more about trademarks at HowStuffWorks Now.

We Know Far Less About Sharks Than You Might Think

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What are the big questions in shark research? Learn more about what we don't know about sharks in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza

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On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza?

Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?

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What exactly is Bugs Bunny? Learn about whether Bugs Bunny is a rabbit or a hare, and what the difference is, in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Shepard

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Nov. 18 is Alan Shepard's birthday. HowStuffWorks Now shares some little-known facts about the first American in space.

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