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What Does the Money Tree Have to Do With Lunar New Year?
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The money tree has long been a symbol of good fortune in Asia. But how did the plant get its name?
What Are Those Microchips That People Put in Their Dogs?
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A microchip is no bigger than a grain of rice, and veterinarians can implant the chips into all kinds of pets. Learn how pet microchipping works.
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
Why do people think it's bad luck not to blow out all the birthday candles in one breath?
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Blowing out all your birthday candles in one breath is thought to be lucky. But why? Find out why we think it is bad luck to miss a candle or two.
Do skinny people get more wrinkles?
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Everyone wants to avoid more wrinkles, but does how much you weigh determine how your face will age? See if your weight will predict more wrinkles.
Can People Get Bone Marrow Transplants From Baboons?
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A baboon transplant sounds like something from fiction, but a doctor really attempted it. Read why a baboon transplant was risked and the results.
5 Times People Rejected Their Grammy and Oscar Nominations
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Celebrities usually gush that "it's an honor just to be nominated" for an Oscar or a Grammy. But the folks on our list didn't see it that way
Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.
What Do Pheromones Do to People and Animals?
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What are pheromones? Visit Discovery Health to learn what pheromones are.