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Are the Face Cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) Real People?
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Is that Henry VIII on the king of spades? If not, then who is it?
Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous
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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?
A Conversation With the Man Behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch
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HowStuffWorks talks to Caroll Spinney, the man behind the 'Sesame Street' characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria
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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.
What does alcohol proof mean?
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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.
Is it rude to screen your calls?
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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
Can Antibiotics Make You Feel Fatigued?
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Do antibiotics cause fatigue? Learn about antibiotic side effects and fatigue at HowStuffWorks.
Is suicide more common around holidays?
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For some, the holidays are time of good cheer. For others, they're a season of anxiety and loneliness. Does that translate to a higher suicide rate?