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What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'
Do dealerships make more off new or used cars?
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New cars cost more than used cars, so dealerships must make more off the new ones, right? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
11 Animals that Use Camouflage
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Many animal species are designed with built-in protection in the form of their skin color. Learn about 11 animals that use camouflage.
Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Eat Grass?
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Most pet owners think their furry friends eat grass to settle an upset. But HowStuffWorks talked to vet experts and that might not be the case.
How Coconut Oil Went From Superfood to 'Pure Poison'
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HowStuffWorks looks at the composition of coconut oil and whether it has any health benefits.
Is humid air heavier than dry air?
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If humid air is just air plus water, then it has to be heavier than dry air, right? Sure, if it was only a matter of simple addition, but molecular physics is a lot like a bouncer at a club: Nothing gets in unless something else goes out.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
I Can't Sleep Because I'm Worried About Not Sleeping
Sleep Dispatch 5: Writer Vince Rause learns that his worries about falling asleep are keeping him awake.
Are You a Cool Mom?
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Some moms are born cool, some achieve coolness and some have coolness thrust upon them. Others couldn't get anywhere near cool if they sat in the fridge all day. Which are you?
How To Calculate Your Pregnancy Due Date
Once your pregnancy has been confirmed, what you most want to know is your due date. The average length of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the first day of the last normal menstrual period. Here's an example of how it works.