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10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs
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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?
How Inflation Works
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Inflation is often defined as too many dollars chasing too few goods. But what does that really mean? And how does it affect the price of goods?
How Short Sales Work
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When you can't afford your mortgage any longer and don't want to foreclose, a short sale seems like a good idea. How do you qualify for one, and what should you watch out for?
10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Lawn
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Before you rev up your mower for the latest cut of the season, learn (or relearn) what not to do to your lawn. You can thank us later.
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
10 Tips for Surviving Communal Bathrooms
It's a jungle in there. Especially when sharing a bathroom with a bunch of people. Follow these basic etiquette and personal hygiene tips and you just might live to tell the tale of your shared bathroom experience.
10 Tips for Genealogy Scrapbooking
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A meaningful and fun project is to do a scrapbook of your family history. Get some tips on genealogy scrapbooking from HowStuffWorks.
How Bankruptcy Fraud Works
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If you're declaring bankruptcy, is leaving your family jewelry off the asset list fraud? Find out how bankruptcy fraud works at HowStuffWorks.
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?