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Are the Golden Arches really supposed to be giant french fries?

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Are McDonald's golden arches really suppose to be giant french fries? Check out this article for a brief history of McDonald's golden arches.

Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

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Tradition calls for the groom to carry bride over the threshold, and it's been that way for centuries. Read why the groom carries the bride over the threshold.

How the Aston Martin Cygnet Works

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The Aston Martin Cygnet is a new city car from one of the world's most exclusive car makers. Read about the Aston Martin Cygnet at HowStuffWorks.

Top 5 Weirdest Beauty Cream Ingredients

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The top 5 weirdest beauty cream ingredients are really out there. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 5 weirdest beauty cream ingredients.

What If There Were No Such Thing As Illness?

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It's a crazy thought, but what if cancer didn't exist? And malaria, schizophrenia and every other illness that disrupts our normal functioning? Come along as we investigate what such a world might look like.

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?

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Though a highly publicized 1989 cold fusion breakthrough was subsequently discredited, research is still being conducted in hopes of future success.

How Much Do You Know About Trains?

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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!

Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America

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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.

The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books

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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.

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