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The Ultimate Clothing Quiz
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You love dressing in the latest fashions and have a flair for color, but do you know all about the fabric you wear? Do you take your carpet for granted or do you know all about how it was manufactured? Challenge your knowledge of the multitude of fabrics that surround us in every facet of life. Take this quiz and find out what you really know.
The Case for Kids Walking to School by Themselves
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A study found several benefits to children who walked to school unaccompanied. HowStuffWorks looks into them.
Why Is Amazon Not Considered a Monopoly?
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The online company has its fingers in just about every retail enterprise. HowStuffWorks explains why Amazon is still not a monopoly.
Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020
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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.
Can Different Bird Species 'Talk' with Each Other?
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Does your parakeet understand the cardinal chirping outside its window? Can a pigeon's noises mean anything to a crow? Yes, it can.
Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.
What's a Tall Fashionista to Do?
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Why is it still so hard to find clothes as a tall woman? HowStuffWorks goes shopping to find out.
How Some Cities Prepare to Withstand Climate Change
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Rising sea levels, increased flood and extreme heat are all signs of climate change. Cities are trying some innovate strategies to cope with and mitigate these events.
Shotgun Marriages Are on the Rise — And in Surprising Places
The death of shotgun marriages has been greatly exaggerated. HowStuffWorks investigates why.