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What Is a Staycation?
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A staycation is a combination of vacationing and staying home. Learn about staycations and how to have a successful staycation in tough economic times.
Is mineral makeup really natural?
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Mineral makeup is makeup that is made from minerals recovered from the Earth. Find out if mineral makeup is in fact natural.
If you step on a rusty nail, will you really get tetanus?
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Will stepping on a rusty nail really give you tetanus? Learn why nails and puncture wounds can be breeding grounds for tetanus bacteria.
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.
What are marbles and why do NASCAR drivers try to avoid them?
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Marbles are tiny bits of rubber tire detritus that accumulate on the racetrack. Learn more about NASCAR marbles here.
How Grease Caps Work
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Grease caps are useful towing accessories. Learn all about grease caps at HowStuffWorks.
How Suspension Bolts Work
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Suspension bolts need to be looked at before you tow. Learn more about suspension bolts at HowStuffWorks.
Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
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A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.
What makes a cheetah run so fast?
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What makes a cheetah run so fast? Learn why a cheetah runs as fast as it does, and find out how cheetah anatomy allows it to reach top speeds.