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How New Religions Take Root

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World religions are a mixed bag of beliefs and superstitions. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are formed.

The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work

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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.

Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?

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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.

How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?

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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.

A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break

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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?

Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld

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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

Where Do Silverfish Come From and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?

What Do Laughing Kookaburras Find So Funny?

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There's more to Australia's kookaburra than the cheery song you learned as a kid, but what is it that makes the kookaburra laugh?

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

The Slow Loris Is a Cuddly-looking Primate With a Toxic Bite

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When threatened, the slow loris licks venom secreted from a gland under its arm. Licked and loaded, the loris is ready to poison an attacker with a bite.

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