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Why Fruit Flies Were the First Animals in Space
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The little flies have way more in common with us than you think. And it made them the perfect test animal to send to space.
Why Is 9/10 Added to Gas Prices?
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The practice of tacking 9/10 of a cent on the end of a gas price goes back to a decades-old tax imposed by state and federal governments. It was supposed to expire but never did.
Why 79 Percent of American Vegans are Women
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An overwhelming majority of vegans in America are females. HowStuffWorks explores the connection between women and veganism.
Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?
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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.
Why Is a Broken Mirror Bad Luck?
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You're not supposed to cry over spilled milk. But a broken mirror? That's another matter. Will breaking a mirror really bring you bad luck?
Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?
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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.
Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue
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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.
Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High
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New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.
Why Buy a Sports Jersey When You Can Rent One?
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HowStuffWorks checks out a new company that works like Rent the Runway but for football jerseys.
Why Do People Find Leaf Blowers So Irritating?
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Sure, leaf blowers are noisy, but do they cause other health effects? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.