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Pink Quartz Meaning: A Look at the Real Love Stone

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This beautiful pink quartz is found in numerous places throughout the world and is thought to be associated with unconditional love.

Hotel Security Experts Warn About Learning the Wrong Lessons in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting

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The Las Vegas music festival massacre has made Americans think more about hotel security. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about what should be done.

How Long Can a Person Safely Hang Upside Down?

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Although spending time upside down can be good for overall health, doing so eventually can be fatal under the right conditions.

The Most Popular Sport in America Is No Big Surprise

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There's little doubt that United States loves sports. The country is home to some of the world's biggest sports, in terms of fans, viewership, event attendance, sheer revenue and pure spectacle.

The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work

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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story

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Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.

On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods

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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.

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