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How does someone become a saint?
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On Sunday, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, bringing the late nun and revered humanitarian a step closer to sainthood. Learn about the Roman Catholic Church's canonization process.
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again
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Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it? HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to prep and cook this beef offal.
Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts
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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How Dual Flush Toilets Work
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Dual flush toilets handle solid and liquid waste differently from the standard toilet. Find out how dual flush toilets get rid of waste.
The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
What's All the Buzz About Manuka Honey?Â
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HowStuffWorks explores the world of expensive manuka honey to find out how it's different from other honeys.
Can chimpanzees learn human language?
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Can chimpanzees learn language or do they not possess the right genetic code? Learn how chimpanzees learn language by imitating humans.
How Ghosts Work
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Ghosts are the spirits of dead people that have either returned from the afterlife, or not moved on to it. Learn about ghosts and explanations for ghosts.
Can You Name All of These Fruits?
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Berries and melons and citrus, oh my! With nearly 2,000 different types of fruits in the world, orange you glad we're only quizzing you on 40 of them? Don't berry your feelings, everything will be just peachy!