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Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?
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Nero, the Roman emperor, has a reputation for playing the fiddle while Rome burned, but did it really happen? Learn about the emperor Nero.
How do caucuses work?
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Presidential candidates face their first big test during the Iowa caucuses. Our primer explains the workings of this piece of the election process.
How Leisure Suits Worked
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Where did leisure suits come from? Read about where leisure suits came from at HowStuffWorks.
How and why do carcinogens cause cancer?
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Why do carcinogens cause cancer? Take a look at studies on common carcinogens and learn how carcinogens cause cancer at Discovery Health.
Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
Are modern cars less problematic?
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Are modern cars less problematic? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if modern cars are less problematic.
What is the plug-in electric vehicle credit?
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What is the plug-in electric vehicle credit? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what the plug-in electric vehicle credit is.
Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations
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Erosion and weather can combine to make rock formations look like all kinds of things, from human faces to animals. They're called mimetoliths and we've taken a look at four of the most famous.
Google Easter Eggs: Sweet Treats Hidden in Plain Sight
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Google is home to a ton of super fun hidden Easter eggs you can check out right from your browser. Go ahead, try a couple. You won't be disappointed.
Does Your Fridge Water Taste Bad? Here's How to Fix It
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That fridge dispenser is supposed to make it easy to get a pure delicious-tasting glass of water. But often you taste something stale, metallic or foul. Why is that and how do you fix it?