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Why Do We Say White Collar and Blue Collar?
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How did blue collar, white collar (and pink collar!) end up in our lexicon, and what are the origins of their meanings?
How Pole Vaulting Works
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Pole vaulting is one of the most interesting events in the Olympics! Learn how pole vaulters are able to fly so high, and what limits the maximum height!
Who Was the World's First King?
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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!
Is It 'Theater' or 'Theatre'?
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Why are there two spellings for theater? And which one is correct? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Is a hair dryer bad for your scalp?
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Is a hair dryer bad for your scalp? Read about hair dryers and their effect on your sensitive scalp.
The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode
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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.
'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe
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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit
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HowStuffWorks tells the tragic story of August Engelhardt who was nuts for coconuts. He founded a cult based on the fruit and worshipping the sun.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
Does Your Brain Get Tired Like the Rest of Your Body?
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We all know what it feels like to be burned out. But does that really mean that our brain is tired? And is it the same as when other muscles tire out?