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The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
How Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Became an Accidental Gay Icon
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The 1993 case of Earring Magic Ken shows how marketing and focus groups can inadvertently create a kitsch classic. Mattel found this out the hard way.
Why Comedians Name Their Characters and Shows After Themselves
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From Mary Tyler Moore to Jerry Seinfeld, from Tim Allen to Issa Rae, why so much character-actor name overlap in sitcoms? HowStuffWorks investigates.
How often should you dust your dorm room?
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If you're not dusting regularly, you're letting all kinds of gross things drift around your living space. Get tips on keeping your dorm dust-free.
The 'How to Train Your Dragon' Quiz
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Are you a dragon-training rookie or a full-on dragon master? Prove your mettle by taking our quiz on the "How to Train Your Dragon" movie series.
Dangerous Hypermiling Techniques
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Is saving a few drops of gas worth endangering the lives of everyone else on the road? Learn about dangerous hypermiling techniques at HowStuffWorks.
Why do we have fingerprints?
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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.
How the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Works
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Do you know How the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Works? Keep reading to learn how the How the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Works.
What is the world's fastest supercomputer used for?
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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz
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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?