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How Sanitary Are Airline Blankets and Pillows?
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A blanket and pillow can transform a long, uncomfortable flight into a sleepfest, but not all airlines still hand them out. When they do, are they clean and safe to use?
Can You Identify These Cars You'd See at a '50s Drive-In?
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There was a time when you didn't leave your car in the parking lot when you went to see a movie - your car WAS the theater! Here's a quiz about the cars from the '50s that put the "drive" in "drive-in" - hop in, Daddy-o, and let's see what you've got under the hood!
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
How Landmines Work
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Landmines have killed or maimed over 1-million people since 1975. Find out how landmines work and what countries are doing to prevent landmine tragedies.
How the Oscars Work
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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself from HowStuffWorks.
Why has the World Trade Center memorial been delayed?
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Learn why, or whether, the WTC memorial project is behind schedule.
10 of the Biggest IPOs in History
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Ten of the biggest IPOs are explained in this article. Learn about 10 of the biggest IPOs.
Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?
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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?
How to Calculate Net Operating Loss
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Businesses operating at a loss may be able to get some help come tax time. Learn how to calculate net operating loss at HowStuffWorks.
What Plastic Surgery Can -- and Can't -- Do for You
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What plastic surgery can and can't do for you is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about what plastic surgery can and can't do for you from Discovery Health.