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The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.
Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.
What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?
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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.
Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment
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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?
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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?
How to Avoid Being Evicted From Your Home
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You've lost your job and gotten behind with your rent. You know your landlord is looking for you. What's the best way to avoid eviction?
What's the difference between ink and toner?
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Ink and toner both go into and out of printers, but they have different functions. Learn about the differences between ink and toner.
Are Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy?
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It may shock you, but there's never been a widespread study conducted on the sanitation or the necessity of the courtesy flush. Can this practice inflict grievous bodily harm on your hindquarters - and the environment? HowStuffWorks weighs in.
Only 1 in 18 People Can Match Each NFL Team to the Correct Division. Can You?
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The NFL is divided into two major conferences, the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. Then each conference is broken into four divisions -- can you match these pro football teams to the correct divisions?