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How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
How Disco Works
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How did disco get to be so popular? Learn all about disco 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?
Can I stop getting junk mail?
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To stop junk mail is a multistep process, but it can be worth the time if your mailbox is flooded with circulars and takeout menus.
How Subway Tile Moved From the Underground to the Urban Home
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Subway tiles were created specifically for use in the New York City subway system, but consumers love them too, as they add a touch of retro urban sophistication to almost any home.
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
Does sucking your thumb really ruin your teeth?
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Is it true that sucking a thumb ruins a child's teeth? Read this article to know when to worry about thumb sucking and the development of teeth.
Can you delay dementia?
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Can you delay dementia? You can't prevent dementia, but you can slow its onset. Learn how to delay dementia by keeping your mind and body limber.
Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?
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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.
How House Moving Works
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House moving means picking a house up from its foundation and setting it down elsewhere. See why house moving is an alternative to buying a new house.