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How the Five Day Weekend Works
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The Five Day Weekend is a clever marketing campaign that is meant to bring tourism to Asheville, NC. Learn more about the Five Day Weekend concept.
Eve Gene: Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor?
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A common female ancestor could be what all humans can trace their lineage to. Learn more about the common female ancestor and Mitochondrial Eve.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
How Pepper Spray Works
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Pepper spray is a common law enforcement and self-defense tool. Check out this article and learn all about how pepper spray works.
How Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Work
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Do you know how MOOCs work? Learn how massive open online courses work at HowStuffWorks.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
10 Fascinating Facts About Flatus
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Flatulence is funny, but there's actually some interesting stuff going on in your body to cause it. Learn some facts about flatus at HowStuffWorks.
10 Banned Race Cars
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Some race cars have been banned because they're too fast. Learn about 10 banned race cars at HowStuffWorks.
15 Brown Birds You'll Spot in the Northern Hemisphere
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Brown birds are often ground-dwelling, foraging, nesting birds. In Native American cultures, birds are also sometimes seen as messengers between the spirit world and the physical realm, so a brown bird could be seen as bringing a connection to Earth, home, reliability, simplicity and consistency.
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.