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What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?

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You might think the difference is only in the name, but it's more than that. HowStuffWorks explains the variations in recipes, aging and geography.

What's the Difference Between a Mountain Lion and a Cougar?

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Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names!

Only 1 in 40 People Can Answer These Common Sense Questions. Can You?

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Are you book smart, street smart, and all-around savvy? Put your brain to the test with this common sense HowStuffWorks quiz!

Shooting Star Meaning, Spirituality and Superstitions

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These days, we may take the stars for granted, but it's not hard to imagine the wonder early humans must have felt gazing up at those inexplicable points of light. Naturally, superstitions were bound to develop - some more fortuitous than others.

How Franchising Works

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Want to be your own boss? Franchising gives you the opportunity to own your own business while skipping some of the more detailed steps. Learn all about franchising and how you can become an owner.

How Your Brain Works

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Every animal you can think of -- mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians -- all have brains. But the human brain is unique. It gives us the power to think, plan, speak and imagine.

How the Vikings Worked

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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.

How Yurts Work

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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.

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