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5 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Sound of Music'
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March 2 is the anniversary of the 1965 premiere of 'The Sound of Music.' Learn more about this beloved movie at HowStuffWorks.
The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and DieÂ
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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.
When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People
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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.
Fast and Furious Hibachi-style Grilling Is Both Dinner and Theater
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The word "hibachi" has its origins in Japan, where it translates to "fire pot."
Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around
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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.
People Drink 47% More With an Open Bar, Study Says
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HowStuffWorks looks at the changes in behavior that occur when an open bar is on the invitation.
You Can't Name Your Baby That!
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Naming a new baby can be a tricky business. HowStuffWorks looks at some caveats.
What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?
The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.
Desi Arnaz: Ricky Ricardo and a TV Pioneer Too
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Who was Desi Arnaz? HowStuffWorks meets the Cuban entertainment industry pioneer, husband to Lucille Ball, and father of two.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.