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The Best, the Worst and the Weirdest College Mascots (and Why We Love Them)
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College sports just wouldn't be the same without mascots. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of mascots and what makes them so awesome.
Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?
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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.
Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular
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Flickr, Scribd, Qzzr - kicking the vowels out of words is a trend for companies. What's the appeal? Visit HowStuffWorks Now to find out.
Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Exactly Is May 4th a 'Star Wars' Holiday?
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How did a terrible pun turn into an international "Star Wars" holiday? We track the day's evolution and explain how people are celebrating.
Why Spellcheck Is So Good and Grammar Check Is So Bad
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Why is it so hard for software to check grammar properly? HowStuffWorks talks with some experts, including two from Microsoft.
Why Do Ads Say 'the Big Game' Instead of 'the Super Bowl'?
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Why does the NFL come after people who use the words 'Super Bowl' without permission? Learn more about trademarks at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why is it good luck to spit on a new baseball bat?
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Baseball players rely on a lot of superstitions to boost their self-confidence. Learn why spitting on a baseball bat is good luck at HowStuffWorks.
10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube
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Sony's PlayStation 2 home gaming console launched in North America on October 26, 2000, going onto sell over 150 million units worldwide by 2011 and putting itself in a distant first place in terms of sales against its closest competitors, Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube (24 million and 21.7 million units sold, respectively) in the process. [...] The post 10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube appeared first on Goliath.
Why is it bad luck to give a woman an even number of flowers?
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Giving flowers is a thoughtful and appreciated gesture in all cultures. But if you're looking to brighten someone's day, you might want to avoid giving an even number of flowers.