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Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
How Chinese Traditions Work
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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Snake Plant: A Great Plant for People Who Aren't Great With Plants
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Snake plants are attractive and virtually ironclad houseplants, almost impossible to kill, though some of the hype about them acting as air purifying filters has been overblown.
The FDA and America's Frightening Food System
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The FDA is supposed to ensure the food we eat are safe. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether the foods we eat are actually safe.
What's Better to Buy, Organic Eggs or Cage-free Eggs?
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Organic eggs or cage-free eggs - which is better for you and the environment? Learn what's better to buy, organic or cage-free eggs in this article.
Why Is Populism So Popular Again?
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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?
The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
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At least 30 countries have return-free filing systems, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. Why doesn't the U.S.?
How Rocket-Propelled Grenades Work
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Rugged and simple, suitable for downing helicopters, disabling tanks or attacking buildings at close range -- in the hands of a skilled operator, the RPG is a lethal and versatile weapon.
The O.K. Corral: The Gunfight of All Gunfights
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This Gunfight at the O.K. Corral lasted just 30 seconds. But its legend has endured for more than a decade. We dissect the battle's myth and lure.
5 Large Nations With No Homeland
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HowStuffWorks looks at stateless people, who are not regarded as citizens of the country they are born in, including Kurds, Rohingya and Roma.