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Corduroy: The Vintage Fabric That Always Makes a Comeback
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HowStuffWorks looks at the roots of corduroy fabric, how to care for it and how it has evolved.
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
Can You Pass a 1960s TV Trivia Quiz?
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Just as the postwar generation was coming of age, so was the new medium of television. Although the close of the 1950s marked the end of TV's golden age, television in the '60s shaped culture as never before. How well do you remember these '60s TV classics?
Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula
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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.
Palm Reading: How to Read Your Palms
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Ever wondered how palm reading works? Explore the intriguing meanings behind palm lines and what they say about your life journey
How Italian Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Italy? Read about Italian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!
Is there a real way to lose belly fat?
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Is there a real way to lose belly fat? Find out whether there's a healthy, safe way to get rid of belly fat in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Nuns Work
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What are nuns? Do they really wield rulers while singing and dancing like in the movies? Read more about nuns at HowStuffWorks.
How Tongue Splitting Works
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Tongue splitting is the process of splitting your tongue down the middle lengthwise. Explore tongue splitting history, process and health information.