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'Checkout Charity' Works — If It's Done Right
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Those small donations are big money for nonprofits and the businesses that do the soliciting. But not every shopper likes being asked.
9 Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is most likely in your first-aid kit. But it can be deployed for a whole variety of cleaning, gardening and beauty purposes you may have never ever thought of.
5 Ways Homeostasis Keeps Your Body Humming Along
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HowStuffWorks finds out the meaning behind the word 'homeostasis' and five ways it's really important for your body.
4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science
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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.
9 Dishwasher Tablet Hacks to Clean Almost Anything
Dishwasher tablets are great for doing dishes, sure, but there are so many more cool uses for them.
What Do the Numbers on Those Tiny Produce Stickers Tell Us?
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When you buy most fruits and vegetables in a supermarket, you might see that they're individually tagged with a sticker and a bar code. There's a lot of information in that four-digit code!
What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name
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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!
4 Types of Hair (Plus Thick vs. Thin Hair, Porosity and More)
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Hair is one of the most expressive parts of our bodies. It's a living record of our genetics, our environment and even what we had for lunch (hello, greasy roots). With all the diversity in the world, how do we begin to categorize the many types of hair out there?
Pet Boarding 101
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Pet boarding is tough -- it's hard to leave your furry loved ones behind in the hands of strangers. Find out how to choose the best pet boarding facility.
How Igloos Work
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Igloos may be made by the Inuit as temporary houses to use on fishing and hunting expeditions. Read about igloos and find out how to build an igloo.