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Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Ghanaian tradition of burying the dead in fantasy coffins, vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters.

Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea

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Sea otters are intelligent, rambunctious, chatty, curious and gregarious. HowStuffWorks gets to know these cuties.

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.

Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.

How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics

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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?

How the White House Press Briefing Went From Daily to Done

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HowStuffWorks looks at White House press briefings, which date back to the McKinley administration and have stopped under the Trump administration.

What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?

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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.

How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online

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Ever found yourself signed up for a newsletter or paying for travel insurance you didn't want? It's no accident. We find out how dark patterns work.

Can You Really Start Your Own Bank?

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Starting a bank requires a good business plan, raising capital and going through a complex regulatory process.

What Would a Yellowstone Eruption Mean for North America?

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Welcome to Yellowstone, a natural wonderland that's home to stunning vistas, vibrant plant and animal life ... and a massive and potentially devastating supervolcano.

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