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Meet the Lawnmower Parent
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Lawnmowers parents mow down obstacles and hardships before their children can face them. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the style of parenting.
How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
What does 'below the line' mean in movie production?
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In movie production, the phrase 'below the line' refers to certain expenses in a film's budget. Find out what's below the line at HowStuffWorks.
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
How Billy the Kid Really Died
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Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.
10 Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Premium
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How much you pay for life insurance can vary on many different factors, including your age, gender and your favorite hobbies. HowStuffWorks explains.
Can You Pass a Train Conductor Exam?
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Everyone on board, as we are going to test your knowledge and see if you can pass the train conductor exam! Do you have what it takes to do the locomotion?
Can You Pass This Renaissance History Quiz?
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The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and some of the most talented people who have ever lived. If you think you know the people, places and things that influenced the time, then it's your time to shine. Take the quiz to show your stuff!