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How Cthulhu Works
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Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story 'The Call of Cthulhu,' written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read more about Cthulhu.
Cockroach Infestation: How To Identify and Eradicate Roaches
No one likes the sight of a cockroach scurrying across your kitchen wall, and if you see one during the day, it's officially time to worry. Is it a sign of an infestation?
What Is a Group of Koalas Called? Spoiler: There Isn't One
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Koalas are iconic Australian animals, but people often pause when asked, "What is a group of koalas called?" The short answer is that there is no widely accepted official collective noun for koalas.
How Contact Tracing Works
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Learn the steps of contact tracing, one critical way that public health officials stop viruses like COVID-19 from spreading, in this HowStuffWorks video.
5 Ways to Celebrate National Bologna Day
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How does one celebrate National Bologna Day? Learn more about the processed meat and its (un)official day in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Classifies a World War as, Well, a World War?
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Historians debate what classifies a world war as such and separates it from other conflicts. The phrase sounds straightforward, but there is no single legal rule that officially declares a conflict a world war.
How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
What Is the Difference Between a City and a Town?
What is the difference between a city and a town? Some people assume it comes down to population alone. In reality, usually depends on legal status, government structure, and how a place is officially designated.
Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?
How do scientists determine if a nuclear blast has occurred?
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In the first reports released since North Korea announced its underground nuclear test on Monday, officials are saying they have found no evidence of a nuclear signature in the air above the blast site.