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Ridiculous History: Ranchers Hacked Barbed Wire Fences to Create Phone Lines
Barbed wire fences were used to create telephone networks in rural areas. Learn more about barbed wire phone lines in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
U.S. Military Dogs Usually Outrank Their Handlers
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Members of the U.S. armed forces and their loyal dogs have always had a special relationship - so special that the canine usually outranks its handler. What's behind this military tradition?
15 Famous Rhodes Scholars
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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.
How Blackouts Work
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Blackouts are explained in this article. Learn about blackouts.
What's a safer substitute for lawn darts?
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With lawn darts still outlawed, what's an outdoor competitive spirit to do? HowStuffWorks has some summer games for you.
How Drug Courts Work
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Drug courts can change lives. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about drug courts and how they have also changed the criminal court system.
Is Fiberglass Dangerous?
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Is fiberglass insulation dangerous? Fiberglass insulation is how we keep energy costs down. Learn why some think fiberglass is as bad as asbestos.
How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?
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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?
The Unwrapped Candies Quiz!
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Few things are better than something sour, something sweet, or something chocolatey? You may recognize these popular and delicious treats without their wrapper, but that doesn't mean you can name them! Take this quiz to see if your outcome is sweet or sour.
How Does Herd Immunity Keep a Country Safe From Diseases?
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Herd immunity relies on the principle of safety in numbers as far as vaccinations go. Find out why herd immunity is an important public health issue.