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How Haunted Houses Work
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A haunted house creates fear without actually harming visitors. Learn about what's involved when designing and building the ultimate haunted house.
How Christmas Trees Work
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It's time to unpack the ornaments, string up the popcorn, and yes -- untangle those lights. Plan on piling it all on a fresh Christmas tree? Learn about the different types and how to pick the perfect one.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
What If an Asteroid Hit Earth?
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There are obvious craters on Earth (and the moon) that are evidence of a long history of massive objects hitting planet Earth. But what would happen if an asteroid hit Earth today?
Can You Identify the NFL Team If We Give You 3 of Its Legends From 3 Different Decades?
Each decade, a different player comes along who has the skill level to change the course of an NFL franchise. Do you know which players outworked friends and foes alike to rise to the top of each team? Here's your chance to find out!
The World's Longest Poop Story Is a Crock of, Well ...
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Maybe you've seen those fantastical stories saying the world's longest piece of poop is 26 feet? Is that even possible? Where does crap like this come from?
Can You Name the Most Famous Black and White Movies Ever?
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The motion picture might be the greatest art form of the 20th century. It can make you laugh, cry, jump, shout, think and learn, and it all started in black and white. Can you name the most famous black and white movies of all time?
Lee Iacocca Unveils the Ford Mustang
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Lee Iacocca dreamt up the Ford Mustang years before it was built. Read portions of his Mustang unveiling speech from the day it was introduced.
7 Best Thanksgiving Movies
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The table is cleared and everybody's full, so gather around because we've found the 10 best Thanksgiving movies to watch with friends and family this November.
10 Real Animals That Seem Make-believe
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The world boasts an incredible diversity of animals, some of which are so colorful and bizarre they seem made-up. Meet 10 of them at HowStuffWorks.