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1936 Harley-Davidson EL
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The 1936 Harley-Davidson EL motorcycle introduced the famous Knucklehead engine to the Harley line. See pictures and learn more about the Harley EL.
20 Silly and Unusual U.S. Laws
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Sometimes a strange law gets on the record books and just never gets taken off. Learn about 20 silly and unusual U.S. laws that haven't gone away.
Ho Ho Ho: The "Bad Santa" Quiz
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Sometimes you need a Christmas movie that's a little less cheerful and a little more sarcastic and dark and hilarious. Sometimes you need grandma to fix you some sandwiches! Or maybe you just need to take this quiz.
Meet the Tallest Woman in the World, Rumeysa Gelgi
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Before she was the tallest woman in the world, she was the world's tallest teenager. In 2021, Guinness World Records named Rumeysa Gelgi, who is 7 ft and 0.7 in (215.16 cm) in height, the tallest woman living.
Doctors Provide Yet Another Reason to Never Hold in a Sneeze
Medical science continues to drive home the risks of holding in an explosive sneeze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
C-sections Can Affect a Baby's Immune System
A small pilot study explored how to boost the microbiota of babies born by C-section. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Diamonds Are a Wine's Best Friend
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If you've ever had sediment - or crystals - in the bottom of your wine glass or on a cork, you've had wine diamonds. Are they a sign of a bad bottle?
Time to Vent: Why You Need to Turn on the Kitchen Exhaust Fan
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One study showed gas stoves had pollutant levels exceeding limits for outdoor pollution, so don't save the kitchen fan only for when you've let the bacon burn.
Do all creatures sleep?
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Are you wondering do all creatures sleep? Check out this article and learn if all creatures sleep and other information on the sleep cycle.
Is Borax Harmful or Helpful?
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Borax, a popular addition to laundry detergents and slime recipes, is a natural ingredient that has been getting flack for possibly being harmful to children. But is this true?