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Rules for Keeping a Pet Chinchilla
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Chinchillas make fairly good long-term pets. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the special needs of these exotic creatures.
Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing
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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?
Arrested Development Rapper Speech Helps Rehab Prisoners Through Music
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new documentary which follows rapper Speech Thomas of Arrested Development as he works with prison inmates to change lives.
Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom
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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.
9 Big Hairy Facts About Gorillas
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HowStuffWorks looks at the elusive and powerful gorilla, of which there are two species, the Eastern gorilla and the Western gorilla.
Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment
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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.
What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.
When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?
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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.
Are Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy?
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It may shock you, but there's never been a widespread study conducted on the sanitation or the necessity of the courtesy flush. Can this practice inflict grievous bodily harm on your hindquarters - and the environment? HowStuffWorks weighs in.