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Why are mermaids on ships' prows considered good luck?
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It's a long-standing sailor tradition to put a mermaid on a ship's prow. Learn why mermaids on ships' prows are considered good luck at HowStuffWorks.
Does a deer have exactly enough brains to tan its own hide?
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Tanning with deer brain might seem odd, but some people prefer this leather-making tradition. Learn why tanning with deer brain can soften leather.
New Year's Decorating Ideas from Around the World
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New Year's decorating ideas don't just have to come from local traditions. Check out these New Year's decorating ideas from around the world.
10 Offbeat Circuses
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The idea of a 'traditional' circus may seem weird, but we've seen great change within the industry. Learn about 10 offbeat circuses at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess Your Favorite Baseball Team?
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Are you taking in all the legendary figures of Yankee Stadium, gazing in awe at the majesty that is Fenway Park, or are your team's traditions still evolving and growing as the years pass by?
The Ultimate Downsize: Living in a Shipping Container Home
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The trend toward tiny houses and rabid clutter clearing have combined to lead more than a few people away from the traditional home and into shipping container life.
10 Wedding Reception Rituals We Wish Would Die Already
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Tradition has its place, but there are 10 wedding reception rituals we wish would die already. Check out 10 tired wedding reception rituals at HowStuffWorks.
How does drip irrigation work?
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Unlike traditional surface irrigation techniques, drip irrigation provides water directly to the roots of plants. You can learn more about drip irrigation from this article.
A New Green Solution for Dyeing Blue Denim
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From the chemicals that pollute and the massive use of water, the traditional method of dyeing blue jeans is an environmental disaster. Nanoparticles made from wood pulp might be the answer to the problem.
How Thin-film Solar Cells Work
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Thin-film solar cells are more flexible and less expensive than traditional solar cells. Learn more about what makes thin-film solar cells different.