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The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

What Are Santa Ana Winds?

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These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.

Why do girls wear pink and boys wear blue?

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Gender color preferences is currently under study in order to determine why girls and boys prefer different colors. Learn about gender color studies.

Is it safe to shop online with a debit card?

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Is it safe to shop online with a debit card? In this article by HowStuffworks.com, find out if it's safe to shop online with a debit card.

Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?

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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.

Is Taiwan a Country? It Depends on Which Criteria You Use

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Defining what is and isn't a country is a lot more complicated than many people would realize. Is Taiwan a country or part of the People's Republic of China?

The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958

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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.

10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels

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"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.

What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?

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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?

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