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What's It Like in Slab City, the 'Last Free Place' in the U.S.?
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Some call it an artists colony, others a squatters' paradise. Either way, it attracts lots of visitors, billing itself as the last free place in America. So, what's it really like?
How Festivus Works
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Tired of the normal holiday run-around? There's Festivus! Read how it works.
Do all creatures sleep?
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Are you wondering do all creatures sleep? Check out this article and learn if all creatures sleep and other information on the sleep cycle.
How Pickup Artists Work
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What are the secrets of pickup artists? How can you "sarge" like a pro? Read more about pickup artist at HowStuffWorks.
Did James Earl Ray Really Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
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More than 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by a lone bullet while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, questions still remain. Was James Earl Ray the sole gunman, or was it a conspiracy?
10 Best Resignations of All Time
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Some people make a colorful exit, maybe incorporating a band, video or a decorated cake. Here's our list of the best resignations from HowStuffWorks.
How Carbon Offsets Work
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Carbon offsets are a form of trade that funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about carbon offsets and carbon offset programs.
How Financial Aid Application Deadlines Work
Meet financial aid application deadlines to get help with paying for college. Learn how financial aid application deadlines work at HowStuffWorks.
10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places
From the bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, fashion favorites are often named for the people and places that inspired them. HowStuffWorks looks at 10.
Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma
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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.