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Can reading 'Harry Potter' make you less prejudiced?
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'Harry Potter' is about more than wands and wizards. Learn whether reading 'Harry Potter' can make you less prejudiced at HowStuffworks.
Do police really have speeding ticket quotas?
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It seems that the police have speeding ticket quotas when you're the one getting pulled over. Find out if speeding ticket quotas actually exist.
Can We Guess How Tall You Are?
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From washing dishes to sitting in a waiting room, height affects an incredible amount of our daily lives. Answer some questions about how you live your life, and we'll use that information to calculate your height. Play on to find out how accurate we are!
Why Distant Mountains Appear Blue to the Naked Eye
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Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Those mountains way off in the distance really do look blue, and it's because of how light wavelengths scatter in the atmosphere.
Can We Guess Your Ancestral Roots?
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Where did your family come from? Don't tell us! Finish these questions about your family and your traditions, and we'll be able to trace your answers back to your ancestral roots. Will we get it right?
What's It Like Inside a Kangaroo's Pouch?
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Though it's true that joeys poop in their mother's pouch, also known as the marsupium, it's still a pretty cozy place to spend the first few months of life.
Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida Again
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These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.
The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?
How Attractive Is Your Car?
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Everyone knows you can't judge a book by its cover and that looks aren't everything. That said, does anyone really want to be driving a truly ugly car around town? Answer this quiz and we'll tell you just how attractive your ride really is!
Which Celebrity Would Fall in Love With You at First Sight?
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For some reason (any reason), you walk into a star-studded Hollywood party. Everyone is dressed to impress, but a hush falls over the crowd when you enter. All eyes turn to you. A celebrity falls in love with you at first sight. But which one?