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If Cars Have Shoulder Seat Belts, Why Not Airplanes?

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Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?

Do Paid Protesters Really Exist?

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Are people actually paid to be political protesters? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break

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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?

Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld

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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?

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These two sea creatures can be easy to confuse. But they're actually quite different. We talked to experts to find out how to tell them apart.

STUG: When Grief Hits Like a Bolt Out of the Blue

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A sudden (or subsequent) temporary upsurge of grief, or STUG, can knock you off your feet and leave you in a puddle, but being aware of it can lessen its power.

Cheerios: 8 Fun Facts About Making Oats Into O's

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This iconic cereal has a long and fun history. For instance, its original name wasn't even Cheerios.

The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine

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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.

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