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Why Adults Adopt Other Adults

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Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise

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Pedestrian deaths are up in the U.S. and many factors are to blame. What can be done to stop it? HowStuffWorks looks several ideas from experts.

Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean

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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.

Could Electric Motor Conversions Save Classic Cars?

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Crate motors are popular for breathing new life into old cars. HowStuffWorks looks at how they've also gone electric so your classic car can go green.

Does alcohol affect creativity?

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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.

Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.

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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

The Chicago Railroad Fair

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The Chicago railroad fair celebrated the centennial of railroading's arrival in Chicago. Learn more about the Chicago railroad fair of 1934.

The Oz Factor

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The Oz Factor is a sensation that UFO witnesses experience. Learn where the term "Oz Factor" came from, and what the experience is like.

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