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Before Earhart, There Was Aviation Trailblazer Bessica Raiche

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She was the first woman to ever flew an airplane, and even helped build them. HowStuffWorks tells the rest of Bessica Raiche's incredible legacy.

Supreme Court on the Brink of Ending Affirmative Action in College Admissions

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The court heard oral arguments Oct. 31, 2022, in two cases that could end the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions.

Can I recycle my carpet?

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Around 5 billion pounds of carpet goes to landfills every year. Learn how to recycle carpet to slow this wasteful trend.

What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?

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Have you ever caught yourself singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered what geese, doves and milk maids have to do with the holiday?

Why Do I Get Sick So Often

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When you get sick, your illness can be caused by several different factors. Learn why you get sick at HowStuffWorks.

7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World

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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.

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.

Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?

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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.

What's an establishing shot?

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

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