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Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
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Funerals have undergone some major adjustments since the 1960s. Learn more about modern funerals at HowStuffWorks.
Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched
HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.
Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?
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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
Can Snakes Really Come Up a Toilet Pipe?
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Snakes are known to hide out in unexpected places. How can snakes come up toilet pipe? Learn more about snakes in toilet pipes at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it bad luck to spill salt?
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If you spill some salt while you're cooking, you might fear a wave of oncoming bad luck. Why is toppling over some salt an omen of misfortune?
Why Is It Bad Luck to Cheers With Water or an Empty Glass?
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Toasting is an important part of many celebrations. Learn why it's bad luck to toast with water or an empty glass at HowStuffWorks.
How soon will we be able to create a moon base?
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A moon base could allow us to further explore the solar system. Learn about a moon base and find out how soon we will be able to construct a moon base.
What's an American manicure?
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Do you know how an American manicure is different from the Frenchie? See what's involved in an American manicure at TLC Style.
Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the causes, signs and treatment of pancreatic cancer and why the five-year survival rate is so low.