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What does open source mean?

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What would you do if you could customize the software on your computer? Learn about open source code and how applications might be more useful and error-free in the long term.

The Hardest Test in the World May Get You Buzzed

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Some tests check if you did your homework. The hardest test in the world checks if you can rewrite the rules. These exams are brutal, long, and designed to filter only the most prepared minds.

8 Reasons You Should Stop Drinking Milk Now

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What could be more American than a glass of milk? Cow's milk, that is. In light of this common perception, the time is long overdue to add the milk mustache to that ever-growing list of American myths.

How Start-up Capital Works

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When you're starting a business, capital is the long and short of it. You've got to spend money to make money, but before you can spend it you have to acquire it.

Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz

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Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?

A Guide to Socket Sizes

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Socket wrenches come with long handles to which different size sockets can be attached for tightening different size fasteners. Learn more about the size order of socket wrenches from this article.

The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor

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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.

Who invented the spork?

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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.

How Did the U.S. Look Before the EPA?

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The U.S. has come a long way since forming the EPA in 1970. HowStuffWorks digs out some pics from the National Archives to show just how far.

Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?

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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.

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