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Tendergroin, Cowboy Caviar: Just What Are Rocky Mountain Oysters?
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It's the meat that's launched a thousand jokes. But how did Rocky Mountain oysters get their name and what do they taste like?
Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms
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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?
Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'
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Despite the established benefits of reading, books aren't accessible to everyone. One new study tried to change that with book vending machines.
Do a Person's Fingerprints Change After Death?
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Our fingerprints serve to definitively identify us forever, right? But do they? How long do fingerprints remain usable as identification after we are dead?
Why Don't Bras Have Pockets?
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A lot of women use their bra as a pocket when they have no other options. HowStuffWorks wonders why bras don't come with pockets.
Is your computer built to break?
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New gadgets hit the market every day, but are they actually designed to be replaced so fast? Visit HowStuffWorks to get the answer.
Are Johnny Appleseed's trees alive today?
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Folk hero Johnny Appleseed planted apple trees across the U.S. in the mid-1800s. Find out if any of Appleseed's trees are still alive at HowStuffWorks.
What is FICA tax?
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The FICA tax accounts for a large chunk of your federal income taxes. So what exactly is the FICA tax? Find out.
How much can a goldfish remember?
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Goldfish are not known for having particularly strong memories, but maybe they should be. Learn all about what goldfish can remember at HowStuffWorks.
What are the Nazca lines?
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Long before crop circles captured the world's imagination, a Peruvian culture called the Nazca went about creating a series of intricate lines -- sometimes in the shapes of animals -- on the desert floor. But how'd they do it -- and why?