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How Well Do You Know the Rules of Rugby?
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Do you consider yourself a sports wizard? We're talking down to knowing the differences between rugby and American football. Still with us? Then take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond
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American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.
Could gene therapy cure baldness?
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Hair loss affects millions of Americans -- men, women and even children. That's why a recent gene therapy study from a research group at the University of Pennsylvania has many people excited.
How Well Do You Know the US Government?
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The US government is one of the largest and most influential on earth, but most Americans don't understand how it works. Put your government know-how to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Buying a House Works
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You know that you've stepped up and claimed your piece of the American dream when you finally get the keys to your first home. But how do you get there?
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.
Yellow Coneflower, Perennial Black-Eyed Susan
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Yellow coneflowers, or black-eyed Susans, are an American wildflower. Their daisylike ray flowers and purple-brown disk flowers bloom in midsummer on to frost and are perfect for cutting. Learn more about these pretty perennials.
10 Ways Insurance Agents Spot Fraudulent Claims
Insurance fraud scams, including staging accidents and creating fake titles for nonexistent cars, cost Americans billions of dollars a year. How do savvy insurance agents suss them out?
Blood Pressure Medications
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High blood pressure is the leading cause of death among Americans. Fortunately, there are a number of blood pressure medications that can vastly reduce a patient's risk. Learn more about blood pressure medications.
How Silly String Works
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In December 2006, news agencies reported that American and British troops in Iraq had developed an inventive method for finding tripwires: spraying Silly String. Find out how Silly String works.