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8 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
From cornflakes to Silly Putty, many of the things we consume today were created unintentionally. Here are the stories behind eight well-known inventions.
20 Most Common Plastic Surgeries
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Plastic surgeries are becoming more and more common throughout the country. Find out which plastic surgery procedures are performed most often.
Food Safety Tips
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Follow these food safety tips to avoid food poisoning or illness. Learn our food safety tips here.
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
How Air Purifiers Work
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Americans spend an estimated $250 million annually on air purifiers for their homes. Learn why people buy air purifiers and how they work.
What Is a Vegan Diet?
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Vegans take vegetarianism to a new level by avoiding eating or wearing any animal products. Learn about vegans and find out how the vegan lifestyle works.
How the Baby Boom Generation Works
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What is unique about the Baby Boom Generation? Read about the Baby Boom Generation at HowStuffWorks.
How Famine Works
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Famine might bring to mind historical tragedies or modern media coverage of tiny children with swollen bellies. But how does the unimaginable -- a widespread loss of food -- actually happen?
Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: One Family's Story
Raising a child with Tourette Syndrome can be difficult. Read one family's story about raising a child with Tourette Syndrome.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?