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10 Tropical Traditions for Temperate Climates
What are some good tropical traditions that still work in temperate climates? Check out 10 tropical traditions for temperate climates at HowStuffWorks.
How Subways Work
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London without the Tube? New York without its underground scene? Atlantans gliding straight from their MARTA stops to the airport? What would life be like without our underground transportation system?
The Ultimate World's Greatest Roller Coasters Quiz
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For thrill seekers a roller coaster may be the ultimate in fun. The designers of roller coasters are constantly pushing the thrill envelope. Take this quiz to learn more about the world's greatest roller coasters.
Music Crafts
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Music crafts bring a kids Caribbean band to your backyard or living room. Learn to make a rubber band zither, sand blocks, and bongo drum.
Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?
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Breadfruit is a staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?
How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?
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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
The Spider Named After David Bowie (And It's From Malaysia, Not Mars)
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The Heteropoda davidbowie's name comes from its colorful resemblance to early-'70s-era David Bowie. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Things Are Looking Up for the Adorable American Pika
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Climate change will affect the habitat of the American pika, but not only in negative ways. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.