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Did French kissing start in France?
French kissing appears in the Kama Sutra circa the third century. So did French kissing start in France or somewhere else? Find out.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
Can chimpanzees learn human language?
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Can chimpanzees learn language or do they not possess the right genetic code? Learn how chimpanzees learn language by imitating humans.
The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage CrisisÂÂ
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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?
How Pontiac Works
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Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926 and became a leader in the American car industry. Learn about Pontiac history and the evolution of its cars.
Love It or Hate It: Stop-start Technology Is Here to Stay
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Does stop-start technology really help with fuel economy? HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz
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Barbecue season is upon us in all its mouth-watering glory. What's your BBQ IQ? Find out with this quiz.
Stromboli vs. Calzone: Different Branches of Pizza Lineage
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Ordering a stromboli vs. calzone is a matter of personal preference, but the difference between them is clear. One is folded in half like an apple turnover, and the other is rolled up like a jelly roll cake.
How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.