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How Water Towers Work

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You've probably noticed that there are power outages all the time -- but water outages? Much less common... How does the system work, and work so well? It's simpler than you may think. Find out how the design and location of water towers keep the water flowing.

The History of Cola

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The history of cola is full of interesting tidbits and over one hundred years of facts. Learn all about the history of cola at HowStuffWorks.

Who Invented the Sandwich?

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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.

Congee Is the Food Equivalent of a Warm, Heated Gravity Blanket

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Congee is simple comfort food at its best. This rice dish dates all the way back to ancient China, but its roots aren't based solely in Chinese food. Have you tried it?

Wasted Bread Is Being Brewed Into Craft Beer

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Toast Ale is on a quest to reduce food waste and make craft beer while they're at it. Learn about how wasted bread is being turned into craft beer.

Qualitative vs. Quantitative: Key Differences in Research Types

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Trying to figure out whether your research problem would benefit from qualitative vs. quantitative data? Learn about the differences and uses of each.

How New Religions Take Root

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World religions are a mixed bag of beliefs and superstitions. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are formed.

The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work

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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.

Popular Christmas Carols Quiz

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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!

When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?

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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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