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Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin
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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
Who Insures Race Car Drivers and Their Cars?
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Part of the thrill for spectators in car racing is the wrecks - assuming everyone is OK. But who is left picking up the bill when those expensive cars end up destroyed?
Would a cell phone work on a submerged submarine?
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Cell phones are pretty amazing gadgets, but are they amazing enough to work underwater? Visit HowStuffWorks for the answer.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
Is Hippo Milk Really Pink?
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The pink hippo milk myth is the ultimate lesson for those who believe everything they read on the Web.
Why does salt make you thirsty?
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Why does salt make you so thirsty? Learn about salt and thirst at HowStuffWorks.
Is it dangerous to stifle a sneeze?
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Sneezing at the wrong moment can be downright dangerous. But is it just as dangerous to stifle a sneeze? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz
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How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations? Take this HowSuffWorks quiz to find out.