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Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History
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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.
What Causes 'New Car Smell'?
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There's nothing quite like the smell of a new car interior. But what really causes that new car smell? Learn all about new car smell at HowStuffWorks.
How to Get the Haircut You Want
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Getting the haircut you want can be tricky, especially when communicating with your stylist. See these tips on how to get the haircut you want.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Risk All to Save Lives
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U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers routinely jump out of helicopters into dangerous waters, risking their lives to save others.
The Joys of Living With Guinea Pigs
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Guinea pigs are small, social and way better than hamsters. HowStuffWorks explains why these pint-sized critters make perfect pets.
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?
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China has joined the more than 120 countries outlawing certain types of single-use plastics, those convenient but controversial plastics we've all become so used to. What exactly are they, though, and is banning them really necessary?
Cash for Teeth: The Legend of the Tooth Fairy
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HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the tooth fairy.
Entropy: The Invisible Force That Brings Disorder to the Universe
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Entropy is the disorder of a system, but that means a lot more than making a mess of a room.
We're Getting Closer to the Quantum Internet, But What Is It?
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The quantum internet would use the quirky behavior of tiny particles to enable applications not possible with today's internet.