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How to Wash Fiberglass Out of Clothing
Fiberglass is no fun to work with. And it's even less fun trying to wash it out of your clothes. We'll tell you how to do it.
Ridiculous History: A Nation Sacrifices Its Sausage to Fight a War
They may not seem stealthy now, but in WWI, zeppelins were airborne attackers. Learn what strange ingredient zeppelins needed at HowStuffWorks Now.
One in Six Say They'd Rather Die 'Young.' What Age Is That?
Think you're going to die young? You might want to rethink that. According to new research, your preferred life expectancy influences when you die.
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
No Chocolate, No Avocado: 10 Foods Dogs Can't Eat
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Not all human foods are safe for dogs to eat. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 foods that are toxic to dogs.
What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?
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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?
How to Tell Someone They Sound Racist
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Not speaking up when witnessing racism sends a message that racism is OK. Learn how to tell someone they sound racist.
Does all-wheel drive help you drive on ice?
Many cars today have all-wheel-drive systems, which you might think would help you drive on ice. Find out if that is true at HowStuffWorks.
Dating Challenge: Writing a Personal Ad
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Writing a personal ad is an intimidating dating challenge. Learn about writing a personal ad at Discovery Health.