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How Mardi Gras Works
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HowStuffWorks takes a fun-filled trip to New Orleans to learn all about the roots, traditions and current practices of Mardi Gras.
Five Times Young People Changed the World
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Teenagers may be young, but they are also determined, and they can spark change. HowStuffWorks looks at five times teens changed the world.
6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild West
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You know most of their names, but here are the fascinating stories of how six criminal masterminds of the old West lived and died.
UK vs US: Do You Know Which Car Comes From Which Country?
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Muscle cars, sports cars, luxury cars, this quiz has it all and more! Are you ready to put your knowledge of both the U.S. and the U.K. automotive industries to the ultimate test? Then shift your brain into gear and put the pedal to the metal right now!
How Fasting Works
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Fasting is choosing not to eat for religious, political or health reasons. Read about the effects of fasting and whether or not fasting is safe.
How a Sand Ceremony Works
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When even a light breeze can threaten your carefully planned unity candle ceremony, something less finicky than fire might be the way to go. What are sand ceremonies, and what visual poignancy can they add to your wedding?
Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?
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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!
It Turns Out 'Screen Time' Isn't That Bad for Kids
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The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of no screens for kids under 2 is being revised. HowStuffWorks Now explores why.
Why the Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend
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Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.