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Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
1957-1958 Ford Ranchero and Courier
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The 1957-1958 Ford Ranchero and Courier pickups were pioneering designs. See pictures and learn about the 1957-1958 Ford Ranchero and Courier.
The Ultimate Parrot Quiz
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Parrots have always been a special type of bird, whether on the shoulder of a pirate or revealing some kind of embarrassing information in a sitcom. Learn more about this fascinating bird by taking this quiz.
A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
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A landmark study showed that switching from salt to a salt substitute could lower the risk of strokes, heart disease and premature death.
Synchronized Driving Is Totally Cool; It Could Even Be Helpful
Synchronized driving can be a form of precision driving that's like a much-rehearsed stunt routine. Learn about synchronized driving at HowStuffWorks.
The Sahara Desert Is Getting Bigger
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Deserts around the world are slowly expanding. HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind these increases in size.
As Light Pollution Grows, Much of Humanity Can't See the Milky Way
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A new 'atlas' of light pollution finds that one third of people on Earth can't see the night sky's most dramatic feature.
Mother Nature Says Stop Releasing Balloons
Helium balloons are dangerous to the environment and wildlife - so why isn't releasing them illegal?
Get to Know the Greek Alphabet, From Alpha to Omega
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Greek letters are used in math and science and by fraternities and sororities. What is the Greek alphabet, exactly?
Want an Emoji on Your License Plate? Move to Vermont!
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Vermont has introduced a bill to allow motorists to include emojis on their license plates. HowStuffWorks is totally on board.