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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Cats Are No Good at Catching Rats
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Cats will catch birds and mice, but rats? Not so much. HowStuffWorks finds out why.
How the Sharing Economy Works
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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.
These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World
How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.
Can You Name All of These '90s Sitcoms From Just One Image?
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"I'll be there for you 'cause you're there for me too..." If you were always there, watching sitcoms during the '90s, this is just the quiz for you!
How Cellular Electronic Payments Work
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Are you interested in learning how cellular electronic payments work? Check out HowStuffWorks for information on how cellular electronic payments work.
5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?
Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
What Is Foie Gras, and Why Is It Being Banned?
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Foie gras, the French delicacy of fattened duck liver, is now banned in NYC. Why? Because it's considered unethical. HowStuffWorks looks at the dish.
How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes
Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.