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How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

What's an establishing shot?

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In film, an establishing shot defines setting. Learn more about the cinematographic hallmark at HowStuffWorks.

5 Tips for Applying for Financial Aid

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5 tips for applying for financial aid are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 5 tips for applying for financial aid.

4 Signs You're Infected With a Parasite

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HowStuffWorks takes a deep dive into the world of human parasites and how you can tell if you might be infected with one.

Does Your Brain Get Tired Like the Rest of Your Body?

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We all know what it feels like to be burned out. But does that really mean that our brain is tired? And is it the same as when other muscles tire out?

Who Was the World's First King?

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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!

How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition

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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.

If You BCC Someone on an Email, Can the Recipient Find Out?

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The BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But can the recipient find out?

NASA's Chief Sniffer's Job Is to Keep 'Stinky' Situations Out of Space

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Nobody's nose knows better than NASA's George Aldrich. He's the longest-serving member of the space agency's odor panel, which basically sniffs and smells everything that goes up into space.

Can You Name the Bible Character from Just One Clue?

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The Bible is full of famous characters, but do you know them well enough to guess them from a single clue? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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