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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.

The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday

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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?

Only 1 in 40 People Can Answer These Common Sense Questions. Can You?

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Are you book smart, street smart, and all-around savvy? Put your brain to the test with this common sense HowStuffWorks quiz!

What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered

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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?

Alpine Marmot

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The alpine marmot population has begin to decline in recent years. Find out the cause in these facts from HowStuffWorks.

Can you build a better chair?

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No really, can you? Sure, there are lots of chairs out there. Some rock. Some roll. Some recline. Some remain so crazy modern that we're afraid to direct our keisters onto their serious coolness. How you would change this staple of sedentary life?

What is corn plastic?

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Corn plastic is made from polylactic acid plastic and looks like normal oil-based plastic. But can corn plastic reduce our dependence on foreign oil?

How Cinnamon Works

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Are you wondering about cinnamon, the history of cinnamon, benefits of cinnamon and more? Check out this article and learn all about cinnamon.

Can You Guess the Origins of These Words?

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If we give you a clue, will you be able to follow the piece of yarn back to the Minotaur in the labyrinth? Take this quiz to follow the meanings of English words back to their strange and mythical origins!

Name That Car! We Give You a Picture, You Place the Make and Model

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The history of the car is short but exciting. From the very beginning of engineering to modern performance vehicles that would make Karl Benz blush, there's a lot to know about classic and modern cars. Put your knowledge to the test today.

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