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What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
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Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, but they work differently in batters and doughs. In a pinch, can you substitute one for the other?
The History of Roller Skating
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The history of roller skating is a winding road that started with John Joseph Merlin in the 18th century and evolved into multiple sports we still play today.
10 Fun Quinceañera Traditions
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In Latin American cultures, the quinceañera not only marks a girl's 15th birthday -- it also symbolizes her maturity. What are some of the celebration's exciting traditions?
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
10 Wedding Traditions With Surprising Origins
Many of the family wedding traditions have a history that might surprise you. Check out 10 wedding traditions with surprising origins at HowStuffWorks.
All HBCUs Were Established Before 1964
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What do Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All of them graduated from HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions play a major role in U.S. higher education, especially for Black Americans.
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?
Is there a gender gap in the workplace?
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The gender gap in the workplace can result in wage discrimination. Learn why a gender gap exists even today in the 21st century and how it affects women.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?