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A Calico Cat Wears a Coat of Many Colors

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Calico cats are almost all female. And they inherit their looks from their mothers. HowStuffWorks explains the genetics behind these unusual cats.

Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!

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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.

8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.

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.

Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?

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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?

All Shook Up: The Ultimate Elvis Quiz

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Nearly 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley is still the King. See how much you know about this icon of movies, music, pop culture and unusual appetites. (Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches anyone?)

Are You a Phan of Phantom of the Opera?

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This award-winning musical broke all kinds of records. Die hard phans of Phantom of the Opera know all the facts. Are you one of them? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all thing POTO. Put on your white mask.

When Abortion Was Illegal, Women Turned to the Jane Collective

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HowStuffWorks looks back at the days when safe abortions were nearly nonexistent and at the collective of women who stepped in to provide them.

Mexico's Night of the Radishes, a Quirky Christmas Tradition

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Every December 23rd in Oaxaca, Mexico, radishes come to life, as carvers compete for cash and bragging rights in this Christmas tradition.

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