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What will homes look like in 50 to 100 years?
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Fifty years ago, people's concept of "homes of the future" was something like this, a far cry from how modern homes really turned out. So will future homes finally meet our wildest futuristic expectations? We make our own predictions in this article.
How Vestigial Organs Work
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Vestigial organs are like the body's junk drawer. Learn about the body's vestigial organs and how Darwin's idea of common descent might explain them.
How Low-flow Toilets Flush Your Waste Without Wasting Water
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Low-flow toilets have improved significantly since they first came onto the market in the 1990s. Not only can they save tons of water, they also now can flush your waste with as little as a gallon of water.
Who's the new richest person in the world?
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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.
What makes graveyards scary?
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Scary graveyards like the one in the cult hit Phantasm are everywhere. Are scary graveyards so creepy to you that you suffer from coimetrophobia?
How the American Ballet Theatre Works
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The American Ballet Theatre is world renowned. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the American Ballet Theatre.
Are Expired Foods Still Safe to Eat?
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Surprisingly, the date stamped on your unopened can of tuna doesn't really have much to do with how safe it is to eat. So what does it mean, and how can you decide whether to eat it or chuck it?
10 Theme Ideas for Events
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These theme ideas are sure to get guests in the spirit to party, no matter who you're entertaining. See 10 theme ideas for events to get started.
How Cesar Chavez United Thousands of Farmworkers and Became a Civil Rights Icon
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Cesar Chavez was able to do something nobody before him could - organize farmworkers through nonviolent resistance. We look at his life and legacy.
Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?
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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!