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7 (Bad) Reasons Why People Don't Use Their Turn Signals
Why don't motorists use turn signals? HowStuffWorks Now has some not-very-good reasons why.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?
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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.
How Does Debt-to-Equity Ratio Measure Financial Health?
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One of the vital statistics of a company or an individual is called the debt-to-equity ratio. But the key is knowing how to interpret this important metric in relation to future needs and investment plans.
8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities
Many items enjoyed by people of all abilities were originally designed to help people with disabilities. Here are some inventions you may use every day that were originally for the disabled community.
Crystal Flutes and Human Hair: 8 Random Items Found in the Library of Congress
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When singer Lizzo played a glass flute owned by President James Madison, we stopped to wonder what else might be hiding in the Library of Congress.
How Internet Odors Will Work
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Odor-producing peripherals will bring smell to the Internet, and are just around the corner. Find out how they will work!
How Magna Doodle Works
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The Magna Doodle... For kids, it's a cool toy. For the rest of us it's a tribute to the beauty of physics. Discover the science behind Magna Doodle.
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.
Can a Bag of Water Keep Flies Away?
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Some people believe bags of water can keep flies away. Learn why people might hang bags of water to keep flies away and if the practice works.