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Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness
In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.
Do People Really Lose Body Parts by Sticking Them Out of a Car Window?
Is sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car really dangerous? Learn more about traumatic injuries in this HowStuffWorks article.
Wyatt Earp Wasn't the Fastest Gunslinger in the West and That Didn't Matter
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Wyatt Earp was a Wild West lawman, a member of the Dodge City Peace Commission and a deputy marshal in Tombstone, Arizona. What he wasn't was the quickest man on the draw.
Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
It's International Women's Day and Time to 'Embrace Equity'
March 8, International Women's Day, has been celebrated around the world for more than a century. This year's theme is "Embrace Equity."
Laparoscopy: Less Blood, Less Pain, Faster Recovery
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HowStuffWorks finds out the ins and outs of laparoscopic surgery.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
How Young Is Too Young to Be Arrested?
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HowStuffWorks talks to a juvenile justice expert about how the U.S. needs to prevent children as young as 6 from being arrested.
Ferrets Are Mischievous, Loyal, Affectionate Pets
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Ferrets are great, affectionate pets but love to explore and require a lot of attention. HowStuffWorks looks at these playful creatures.