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Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality

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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.

Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists

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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.

8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.

Is Dry January a Recipe for Binge February?

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During 'Dry January,' you give up alcohol for the month in order to detox and start the new year off right. But does it typically lead to binge drinking in February?

How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?

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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?

Can the Internet Break From Overuse?

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If too many people use their devices and computers at the same time, could the internet actually stop working from overuse?

Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?

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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.

Is wheat toxic?

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Some people say that wheat has compounds in it that make it addictive. But is this true? Find out if wheat is toxic at HowStuffWorks.

The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination

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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?

Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle

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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.

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